Abstract:Background
Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a common condition. The pharmacy intravenous iron protocol (100 mg/5 ml iron sucrose vials) includes assessment of patient analytical data, dose calculation, schedule and information about iron administration intended to prevent adverse reactions.
Purpose To assess the use of intravenous iron in hospitalised patients being treated by the pharmacy protocol.
Materials and Methods An eight-month retrospective, observational study (January to August 2012). Hospitalized… Show more
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