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Please read this leaflet carefully. This i nformation sheet summarises essential information and FAQs about intravenous (IV) iron therapy. What is the role of iron in the body? Iron is an essential nutrient that provides oxygen and energy for bodily processes. • Iron is an important part of haemoglobin (Hb), which
information about intravenous (IV) iron therapy. What does Iron do in the body? Iron is an essential nutrient that provides oxygen and energy to the body. Iron is an important part of haemoglobin (Hb), the red pigment which gives blood its colour. Haemoglobin is the substance that carries oxygen around your body. Iron is also a key component of ...
Who should receive intravenous iron? Patients who cannot tolerate or absorb oral iron, as well as those with severe iron deficiency anemia. This means: Low red blood cells – hemoglobin level less than 110 g/L (grams per litre). Low iron level – ferritin under 30 µg/L (micrograms per litre), or under 200 µg/L with iron saturation less than ...
Intravenous iron is used for patients who cannot tolerate iron tablets or who need an increase in their blood iron levels. It is often given before starting treatment with an ESA or during ESA treatment. ESA therapy requires significant quantities of iron and does not work effectively if the iron stores within the body are low. Follow-up
Information for Patients. Why do I need an iron infusion? What does iron do? Iron plays a key role in many processes in the body, especially in helping to make red blood cells. Haemoglobin is the red substance in blood, which combines with oxygen and carries it around the body.
If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make hemoglobin, and you may develop anemia. One way of treating anemia is with intravenous iron, or an iron infusion, which is delivered into a vein through a needle to increase the levels of iron and hemoglobin in your body.
Patient Information. Patient Blood Management. Intravenous (IV) iron therapy. Understanding your treatment choice. Please read this leaflet carefully. It is a summary on intravenous (IV) iron therapy which is part of your hospital treatment. What is iron? Iron is an essential nutrient for your body.