Choice of preparation is dependent on patient and physician choice and how immediate the requirement to complete the dose i.e. iron dextran (CosmoFer ®) can be given as a total dose infusion, iron …

Intravenous iron therapy can be delivered using one of two types of preparations Iron sucrose (Venofer®) or Iron isomaltoside (Monoferric®). Given the costs, we recommend Venofer as the first …

If the patient is stable after 15 minutes and symptoms resolve, consider re-challenging iron infusion at 50% of the previous rate (if prescriber approves or standing order)

I use a method called Total Dose Infusion (TDI), wherein the total calculated replacement dose of iron is administered in a single, 4-hour infusion. This method gives no more risk than giving a smaller dose …

This consensus document will dispel the folklore of danger that has been associated with IV iron use and serve as a guide to the hematologist and others who administer IV iron.

Patients receiving regular parenteral iron require monitoring of hematologic parameters and iron indices. Repeat laboratory studies should not be performed until 4 to 8 weeks after the completion of …

Please fax completed order form to the infusion center where the patient will be receiving treatment (see fax numbers at the end of this protocol). Lab orders are not included on this form – place orders via …

This comprehensive consensus provides step-by-step guidance and tools for practitioners to promote safe delivery of intravenous iron, recognition, and management of infusion reactions and treatment …

This guideline relates to patients prescribed a total dose* slow intravenous iron polymaltose infusion where a work unit procedure is unavailable.

Diagnosis of iron-deficiency has been established. Patient meets criteria for iron infusion, and patient or parent has agreed to infusion. Provider places order “Refer to Infusion – Internal.” Send message to …