What are the benefits of IV iron?
Iron is one of the important ingredients the body needs to make hemoglobin. If a patient goes into an operation with low hemoglobin, it can quickly become seriously low. The blood conservation team works to have your hemoglobin the best it can be before your operation. IV iron can give your body a lot of iron very quickly. One treatment is the same as taking iron pills for about 2-3 months. IV iron is given right into your vein. This method avoids the step of iron being absorbed from the stomach. What does the doctor need to know about me? It is important for the blood conservation team to know your medical history, allergies and medications that you take. It is very important to tell us if you have had IV iron in the past. If you have had IV iron in the past, please tell us about any side effects that you noticed. If you are treated with IV iron, your family doctor will be given information. What are the side effects of intravenous iron? Allergic reactions are possible but do not happ
