Question

A 62-year-year-old with CKD and symptomatic anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, ferritin 45 micrograms/L, TSAT 16%) asks about injections to raise Hb. What is the correct approach?

Accepted Answer

Give IV iron to replete stores first

Answer

Start erythropoietin immediately

Answer

Blood transfusion now

Answer

Oral folic acid only

Answer

No treatment until Hb <80 g/L

Practice question

A 62-year-year-old with CKD and symptomatic anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, ferritin 45 micrograms/L, TSAT 16%) asks about injections to raise Hb. What is the correct approach?