Which of the following statements is MOST correct regarding management of his anemia associated with critical illness?
A. Use of recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO, epoetin alfa) will reduce his need for red-cell transfusion Wrong Choice!
B. Iron supplementation will reduce his need for red-cell transfusion Wrong Choice!
C. He should be transfused with red blood cells as patients with sepsis have better outcomes with a target hemoglobin >9 Wrong Choice!
D. Strategies to minimize blood loss associated with phlebotomy such as use of pediatric tubes, point-of-care testing, or use of blood conservation devices can decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements Correct Choice
Answer:D
Which of the following statements is MOST correct regarding management of his anemia associated with critical illness?
A. Use of recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO, epoetin alfa) will reduce his need for red-cell transfusion Wrong Choice! B. Iron supplementation will reduce his need for red-cell transfusion Wrong Choice! C. He should be transfused with red blood cells as patients with sepsis have better outcomes with a target hemoglobin >9 Wrong Choice! D. Strategies to minimize blood loss associated with phlebotomy such as use of pediatric tubes, point-of-care testing, or use of blood conservation devices can decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements Correct Choice