ED is seeing increasing numbers of patients presenting requesting iron infusions. After an infusion the patient’s haemoglobin does not start to rise for 1-2 weeks and may take 6-10 weeks to peak, thus routine iron infusions should never be performed…
Here is Sinead’s talk on the approach to anaemia. Resources: Anemia in the Emergency Department: Evaluation and Treatment. Janz TG, Johnson RL, Rubenstein SD. Emergency Medicine Practice. 2013;15(11):1-16. Major haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion Protocol – 05/2017 Jehovah’s witnesses and blood…
Here is the Iron Infusion Guideline that includes the indication and protocol for the Iron Carboxymaltose (Ferinject) 15 minute infusion that should be the one used for ED patients. Other Resources: Blood Transfusion talk (by Rebecca Howman) & SCGH transfusion…
Here is Rebecca Howman’s talk on what to consider when thinking of giving a patient a blood transfusion. Resources: Patient Blood Management: Patient Blood Management (SCGH) (hospital only access) Patient Blood Management Guidelines 3/2011 (National Blood Authority Australia) CNC for PBM SCGH…
