Utilization trends and safety of intravenous iron replacement in pediatric specialty care: A large retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsIV iron is commonly prescribed by certain pediatric specialties but there is little standardization in the indications, formulations, or dosing. These data suggest that IV iron should be considered a safe alternative for iron deficiency treatment in pediatrics when oral iron is either unsuccessful or contraindicated.
Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Alexander A. Boucher, Amanda Pfeiffer, Ashley Bedel, Jennifer Young, Patrick T. McGann Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
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