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Management of Anemia in Pregnancy-Cutting the Gordian Knot!

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Aneela Ambareen

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and patient acceptability of different treatment modalities for antenatal management of anemia and the relative effects on length of stay. Method: A retrospective audit over six months from July 2019-December 2019 (n:70) in the Obstetric unit at King Abdul Aziz Hospital evaluating the anemia status of women in pregnancy and the management options offered were reviewed through their electronic medical records. Booking status, parity, age of gestation at diagnosis of anemia, clinical setup, and any coexistent conditions (chronic anemia, hemoglobinopathies) were evaluated against the treatment modalities offered: Oral iron, parenteral multiple doses regime, Single-dose ferric carboxymaltose, and blood transfusion. Results: Single-dose Iron regimens (Ferin... view more»

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