Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with progressive fatigue and pallor. Hb is 68 g/L, MCV 68 fL, ferritin is 5 µg/L. She is haemodynamically stable, without cardiac disease. According to Choosing Wisely and transfusion guidance, what is the preferred management?

Accepted Answer

Oral iron therapy and investigate cause of iron deficiency

Answer

Immediate red blood cell transfusion to Hb >100 g/L

Answer

Parenteral iron and no further work-up

Answer

Transfusion only if Hb <50 g/L

Answer

No treatment is required

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with progressive fatigue and pallor. Hb is 68 g/L, MCV 68 fL, ferritin is 5 µg/L. She is haemodynamically stable, without cardiac disease. According to Choosing Wisely and transfusion guidance, what is the preferred management?