IV Iron Infusion Reactions

Concerned your patient might have an infusion reaction or allergy? Expert hematologist and UpToDate author on the topic, Dr. Michael Auerbach shares his insight about how to appropriately diagnose and manage allergic vs pseudo-allergic reactions in patients receiving IV iron. Key Points from this video: -A reaction is almost always a "Fishbane Reaction" or complement activation-related pseudo-allergy (CARPA) -Typical symptoms: chest pressure, flushing, anxiety which subside when the infusion is held Benadryl is NOT recommended either as premedication or in response to an infusion reaction Anaphylaxis is exceedingly rare Interested in learning more from all of our guests on the topic? Check out the full podcast episode: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2024/03... #iron #anemia #allergicreaction #infusions #primarycare #internalmedicine #medicaleducation #residency #hematology #CoreIM Original interview by Shreya Trivedi MD and Maria J. Fernandez Turizo MD. Video content and editing by Alice Kennedy MD.