Case 1 - Fe OD Flashcards
1
Q
toxic dose
A
10-20 mg/kg elemental iron
2
Q
serum level 300-500 mcg/dL
A
GI and mild systemic tox
3
Q
serum 500-1000 mcg/dL
A
moderate systemic tox
4
Q
ferrous fumarate
A
33% elemental Fe
5
Q
ferrous sulfate
A
20% elemental Fe
6
Q
Ferrous gluconate
A
12% elemental Fe
7
Q
whole bowel irrigation dosing
A
NGT polyethylene glycol
peds 250-500 ml/hr
adults 2 L /hr
8
Q
Indications for deferoxamine
A
serum iron >350 mcg/dL in sx pt
shock
coma/seizures
acidosis
9
Q
deferoxamine dose
A
5 mg/kg/hr IV (up to 15 mg/kg/hr if no HoTN) not to exceed 6 g / day
