Iron Replacement Indications Medical Algorithm (Equation)

Are you evaluating a patient who is iron deficient?

Yes

Is the patient intolerant to oral iron replacement, with intractable GI side effects, despite optimal dosage modifications?

Yes

Does the patient have iron malabsorption?

Yes

Does recurrent, uncontrollable blood loss exceed the ability of oral iron to meet iron needs?

Yes

Is the patient on hemodialysis and unable to meet increased iron needs by oral replacement?

Yes

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of indications for IV iron dextran therapy

Should the patient be evaluated further for iron dextran replacement therapy?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Algorithm of Mulherin et al for the Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Clinical Findings in Iron Deficiency Not Associated with Anemia
Laboratory Tests
Other Testing
- Iron Deficiency Anemia | Total Iron Replacement Dose Equation
- Stages of Iron Depletion and Deficiency
Criteria For Diagnosis

Therapy

Dosage Calculations
Dosage Adjustments
Diet
- Iron Deficiency Anemia | Total Iron Replacement Dose Equation

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Indications for Intravenous Iron Replacement with Iron Dextran

Purpose: Purpose: To determine if an iron deficient patient should be considered for iron replacement using intravenous iron dextran.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10