Abstract
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are common presentations in general practice. A central role for the GP is to carefully consider and investigate the cause of iron deficiency, and to discuss the various options for treatment. These therapeutic options have changed over the years. With current guidelines advising against the use of intramuscular iron, intravenous iron delivered in general practice seems to be a reasonable option for patients who do not tolerate oral iron supplements.1 However, intravenous iron therapy has potential problems, as illustrated by the following case example, which includes events from actual cases but does not represent a single person or event. Intravenous iron therapy needs to be considered and provided in a manner that takes into account adequate safety checks and informed patient consent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-63 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Medicine Today |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- intravenous therapy
- iron deficiency anemia