MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

THALASSEMIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many times should Thalassemia major patients undergo blood transfusion treatment per month?
A
1-2 kali
B
3-4 kali
C
5-6 kali
D
7-8 kali
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You’ll receive transfusions every four months with moderate or severe thalassemia, and with beta thalassemia major, every two to four weeks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, there is no set number of blood transfusions a person can have. But the procedure is not without risks and possible complications. Following blood transfusion guidelines and rules, such as specific hemoglobin levels, may decrease complications and improve outcomes.

Detailed explanation-3: -You or your child will get blood transfusions once every 2 to 4 weeks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Transfusions should be performed every 2–4 weeks, maintaining pretransfusion hemoglobin above 90–105 g/L or up to 110–120 g/L for patients with cardiac complications (A). A record of red-cell antibodies, transfusion reactions and annual transfusion requirements should be kept for each patient (A).

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