Obstetrics and gynecology 2023 May 03

Intravenous Iron Compared With Oral Iron Supplementation for the Treatment of Postpartum Anemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

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Does evidence support extending the duration of intravenous iron dextran (INFeD) infusion in pregnant patients?

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Hematology · Georgetown University School of Medicine

No, there has never been evidence with any of the four formulations supporting a longer rate of infusion (above the minimum recommended) as a harbinger of either benefit or safety. LMW ID (INFeD) should be given as 1000 mg in 250 ml of normal saline over one hour. My gut tells me 45 minutes is OK bu...