Safety and Efficacy of IV Iron During Active Infections: Challenging Old Paradigms

PRESENTER: Michael Sun, DO

Internal Medicine Resident, PGY-3

NGMC Gainesville

Mentors: Dhaval Patel, MD

Phillip Gross, MD

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the pathophysiology of iron regulation and the key factors influencing it.
• Interpret iron deficiency labs in the context of acute inflammation or infection.
• Evaluate the evidence on whether intravenous iron increases risk of infection.
• Develop an appropriate strategy for iron replacement in patients with acute infection.

Physicain credits awarded, lunch will be served. 

Intended Audience: Physicians, Clinical Staff