A 45-year-old woman with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding and iron‑deficiency anaemia. Hb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What does transfusion ...

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A 45-year-old woman with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding and iron‑deficiency anaemia. Hb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What does transfusion guidance suggest?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb

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Transfuse to Hb ≥12 g/dL

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Transfuse now to Hb ≥10 g/dL

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Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb

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Do not transfuse because premenopausal

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron-deficiency anaemia

A 45-year-old woman with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding and iron‑deficiency anaemia. Hb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What does transfusion guidance suggest?