December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Evaluating the management of severe anemia in the emergency department: A single-center analysis

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Observational analysis reveals inadequacies in diagnosing and managing anemia in the emergency department, highlighting increased healthcare costs.

Transfusion practices often lack comprehensive evaluation, leading to unnecessary RBC transfusions.
Among 270 patients screened, only 45 had hemoglobin ≤9 g/dL, with 78% having microcytic anemia; IV iron was rarely administered.
Diagnostic workup for vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies was frequently incomplete, with significant gaps in treatment protocols.
This suggests the need for improved emergency care practices and potentially reduces costs associated with anemia management.

Kabeer Ali (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis reveals inadequacies in diagnosing and managing anemia in the emergency department, highlighting increased healthcare costs.