Iron poisoning

Stabilize shock/acidosis first
Deferoxamine is the specific chelator
Use for severe symptoms, acidosis or high iron burden
Whole-bowel irrigation may help with tablets
Serial iron levels are time-sensitive
End-organ failure may require ICU/transplant care

Use at a glance

Stabilize shock/acidosis first

Practical pearls

Deferoxamine is the specific chelator

Escalation / refractory disease

Serial iron levels are time-sensitive
End-organ failure may require ICU/transplant care

Other practical pearls

Use for severe symptoms, acidosis or high iron burden
Whole-bowel irrigation may help with tablets

Self-check

What treatment approach is used in Iron poisoning?
for severe symptoms, acidosis or high iron burden.
What is the first management step in Iron poisoning?
Stabilize shock/acidosis.

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Deferoxamine ballicule — decagon mechanism diagram — Deferoxamine

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