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 <7 g/dL or symptomatic/unstable

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

Practice 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?