Management of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Comparison of IV Iron Vs Transfusions

▪ Introduction: Severe iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a problem that often presents to the pediatric emergency department (ED). Recently published ASH-ASPHO Choosing Wisely recommendations suggest avoidance of transfusion in hemodynamically stable, asymptomatic children with IDA 1. Little is known...

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Published in:Blood 2021-11, Vol.138 (Supplement 1), p.2011-2011
Main Authors: Speckert, Matthew, Ramic, Lana, Mitsakakis, Nicholas, Liebman, Mira, Leung, Elaine W.
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Language:English
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Summary:▪ Introduction: Severe iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a problem that often presents to the pediatric emergency department (ED). Recently published ASH-ASPHO Choosing Wisely recommendations suggest avoidance of transfusion in hemodynamically stable, asymptomatic children with IDA 1. Little is known about the use of parenteral iron in this pediatric setting. Methods: We undertook a retrospective review of patients with severe IDA treated in the pediatric ED at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) from September 2017 to June 2021. During this period there were an estimated 75000 patients seen annually. Patients with severe IDA were defined as those presenting with hemoglobin (Hb) less than
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood-2021-153916