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Iron Deficiency Anemia Learning Center
Treatments could include:
- Blood Transfusion
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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The cause of the iron deficiency must be found, especially in older patients who face the greatest risk for gastrointestinal cancers.
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Oral iron supplements (pills) may contain various iron salts. These iron salts include ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, or ferrous fumarate. Injections and infusions of iron can be carried out with a preparation called iron dextran. In patients...
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Oral iron supplements (pills) may contain various chemical compounds containing iron, often called iron salts. Iron salts include ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, or ferrous fumarate. Injections and infusions of iron can be given using a prepar...
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The goal of treatment for iron deficiency anemia is to restore iron levels and the production of healthy RBCs and increase the essential flow of oxygen to tissues. Iron preparations may be given by injection or, in older children, as oral suppleme...
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
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Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous (IV) needle or catheter placed in a patient's vein. Blood and blood products may be autologous (comprised of the patient...
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Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from a donor to a recipient.
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