Anemia
- Treat the cause—not the hemoglobin alone
- Check iron/B12/folate, bleeding + kidney disease
- Replace the deficient nutrient when present
- ESA has selected CKD/chemotherapy roles
- Transfuse for severe symptoms/instability, not a fixed number
- Unexplained anemia may require marrow evaluation
Use at a glance
- Treat the cause—not the hemoglobin alone
Choosing treatment
- ESA has selected CKD/chemotherapy roles
- Unexplained anemia may require marrow evaluation
Treatment selection
- Replace the deficient nutrient when present
- Transfuse for severe symptoms/instability, not a fixed number
Practical pearls
- Check iron/B12/folate, bleeding + kidney disease
Self-check
- What causes should be checked in anemia?
Iron/B12/folate, bleeding + kidney disease. - What should determine transfusion in anemia?
Severe symptoms/instability, not a fixed number.
Drugs used for this (3)
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