Practice Tool
Over consumption of cow's milk is the leading cause of anemia in toddlers over one year of age.
Clinical Pathways
Iron Deficiency Anemia
This clinical pathway describes the evaluation and management of iron deficiency anemia in the emergency department.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Appropriate evaluation and treatment of iron deficiency anemia that minimizes inappropriate blood transfusions and facilitates appropriate admissions to an inpatient unit, when indicated.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
This clinical pathway describes the evaluation and management of iron deficiency anemia in the urgent care.
Helping Hands
Anemia: Iron Deficiency
This Helping Hand™ covers iron deficiency, which is a condition where the body lacks sufficient iron to produce hemoglobin, which can lead to anemia. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
The most common cause of anemia worldwide is iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin. Iron is mostly stored in the body in the hemoglobin. Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by diets low in iron, body changes, gastrointestinal tract abnormalities and blood loss.