Standardizing the evaluation and management of iron deficiency anemia secondary to heavy menstrual bleeding in the emergency department
Josaura Fernandez Sanchez,
Luisanna M. Sánchez,
Sarah S. Kappa
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundComprehensive guidelines for the management of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) presenting to the emergency department (ED) are lacking, leading to variability in care. We aimed to standardize the evaluation and management of these patients through the development and implementation of an evidence‐based algorithm using quality improvement methodology.MethodsBaseline data of the target population identified variability across four key measures of clinical… Show more
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