Intravenous iron sucrose vs. blood transfusion in the management of moderate postpartum iron deficiency anemia: A non-randomized quasi-experimental study

Intravenous iron sucrose vs. blood transfusion in the management of moderate postpartum iron deficiency anemia: A non-randomized quasi-experimental study

Introduction: Postpartum anemia is often over-treated with blood transfusion without clear indication despite having a potential alternative of parenteral iron therapy. The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of intravenous (IV) iron sucrose with blood transfusion in increasing the hematolog...

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Main Authors: Rehana Arjuman Hye, Nur Sayeeda, G.M.Raihanul Islam, Jannatul Farjana Mitu, Mir Susmita Zaman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-02-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Iron sucrose
Blood transfusion
Postpartum anemia
Hemoglobin
Serum ferritin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022002687

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