Question
Should a 7-month-old child with severe anemia be hospitalized or not? The child has been in this condition for some time, and as parents, we are very worried. We hope the doctor can give us some advice.
Answer
Certainly, the child should be hospitalized. Does that mean you cannot stay with the child if they are hospitalized? Shouldn’t the child be admitted to the hospital to avoid missing the best treatment time? If the anemia is severe and the cause is not yet clear, it is best to be hospitalized and receive blood transfusions, which are preferably done in the hospital. Sometimes, an emergency intensive care unit can also be used, but it is still best to be hospitalized. It depends on the availability of hospital beds; sometimes, third-grade hospitals may have more tension in their beds, but second-grade hospitals can also be an option.