A 44-year-old woman with severe menorrhagia is anemic (Hgb 8.1 g/dL) and hemodynamically stable. She asks if transfusion is needed. Appropriate approa...

Question

A 44-year-old woman with severe menorrhagia is anemic (Hgb 8.1 g/dL) and hemodynamically stable. She asks if transfusion is needed. Appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy; consider transfusion if Hgb

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

No iron repletion needed

Answer

Platelets for Hgb 8.1 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based solely on age

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Thresholds

A 44-year-old woman with severe menorrhagia is anemic (Hgb 8.1 g/dL) and hemodynamically stable. She asks if transfusion is needed. Appropriate approach?