Question

A 70-year-old with anemia of CKD stage 4 (Hb 9.5 g/dL) without symptoms asks about transfusion. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion strategy; consider ESAs rather than transfusion

Answer

Transfuse now to keep Hb >11

Answer

Transfuse to Hb 12-13

Answer

No treatment ever

Answer

Start iron chelation

Practice question

A 70-year-old with anemia of CKD stage 4 (Hb 9.5 g/dL) without symptoms asks about transfusion. Best approach?