Postpartum anaemia

Question 1

Postpartum anaemia

Answer 1

Hb <100 in postpartum

Question 2

4 indications for FBC postpartum

Answer 2

PPH >500ml
C-section
Antepartum anaemia
Symptoms of anaemia

Question 3

Treatment for PPA if Hb:
<100
<90
<70

Answer 3

Oral iron
IV iron
Blood transfusion

Question 4

4 indications for IV iron over Oral

Answer 4

Hb <90
Malabsorption
Poor compliance 
Can’t tolerate oral iron 
Do not respond to oral iron

Question 5

When to be cautious with IV iron

Answer 5

Asthma and allergy (IV iron causes anaphylaxis)

Question 6

Contraindications to IV iron

Answer 6

Active infection: iron causes rapid proliferation of many organisms