post partum anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
defined as
A
Hb <100 in postpartum period
2
Q
why is anaemia common after delivery
A
acute blood loss
3
Q
when would FBC day after delivery be indicated
A
PPH > 500ml
CS
antenatal anaemia
symptoms of anaemia
4
Q
Mx - Hb < 100
A
oral iron e.g. ferrous sulphate 200mg 3x daily for 3mo
5
Q
Mx - Hb < 90
A
consider iron infusion in addition to oral iron
6
Q
Mx - Hb < 70
A
blood transfusion + oral iron
7
Q
when is iron infusion also considered
A
poor adherence to oral treatment
cannot tolerate oral iron
failure to respond to oral iron
cannot absorb oral iron e.g. IBD
8
Q
what is a contraindication to iron infusion
A
active infection
