INTRAVENOUS IRON VS. ORAL IRON IN IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

University of North Carolina, Atrium Health–Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program, Prevea Health Eau Claire Family Medicine Residency Program

The document presents findings from multiple randomized controlled trials comparing intravenous iron administration to oral iron supplementation. It discusses the lack of significant differences in the need for blood transfusions between the two methods and highlights potential risks associated with intravenous iron, such as increased infection rates. The evidence is drawn from a systematic review of studies across various clinical specialties, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based medicine in family practice.