#148 Iron Deficiency Treatment: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
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Optimizing IV Iron Dosage and Timing
The chapter delves into the importance of precise dosing using the Gensani formula to avoid undertreating severe anemia, considering factors like weight and hemoglobin levels. It explores the evolving hemoglobin ranges and upcoming iron deficiency guidelines, stressing the need to wait six weeks post-infusion for accurate iron store assessment. The segment also covers complications, side effects, and the intricate relation between IV iron treatment and infection risks, with insights on administering IV iron to hospitalized patients.
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