Citation
(2014), "Safety and efficacy of intravenous iron therapy in reducing requirement for allogeneic blood transfusion", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 19 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/CGIJ.24819aaa.009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Safety and efficacy of intravenous iron therapy in reducing requirement for allogeneic blood transfusion
Article Type: Review of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 19, Issue 1
Litton, E., Xiao, J., Ho, K.M.
Safety and efficacy of intravenous iron therapy in reducing requirement for allogeneic blood transfusion: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
BMJ
2013
No. 347
p. f4822
The authors concluded that intravenous iron therapy was effective in increasing haemoglobin concentration and reducing the risk of allogeneic red blood cell transfusion. This potential benefit was counterbalanced by a potential increased risk of infection. Although generalisability to different patient groups is unclear, the authors conclusion reflects the evidence presented and seems reliable.