CONSUMER INFORMATION DOCUMENT

Iron Intravenous Infusion

SCOPE (Area): Maternity Unit, Emergency, ICU, General Wards, (Exclude: Paediatrics Seek Advice), Medical Day Unit , Chemotherapy Day Unit, Grampians Health., Grampians Health At Home.

SCOPE (Staff): Medical, Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy

Printed versions of this document SHOULD NOT be considered up to date / current

Rationale

Iron Intravenous Infusion patient information can be viewed at Appendix 1

This information sheet answers some common questions about intravenous (IV) iron infusions.

Expected Objectives / Outcome

Patients and their carers/medical treatment decision makers should be able to...

make decisions about whether to accept an IV iron infusion and provide informed consent, and
understand the benefits and risks of IV iron infusions

...after reading this information leaflet and discussing their care with their healthcare provider.

Target Audience For Consumer Information

Patients receiving an intravenous iron infusion, and their carers or medical treatment decision makers, if applicable.

Management Of Consumer Information

This consumer information pamphlet will be managed by the Pharmacy Department.

The brochure is to be ordered and printed via the Grampians Health Print Shop.

Catalogue Number: 700669

References

	Alfred Health (2022, May). Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion Patient Information. Alfred Health. Personal correspondence received December 14, 2022.
	Queensland Metro North Hospital and Health Service (2019, Sep). Intravenous Iron Infusion Patient Information, version 2. Queensland Metro North Hospital and Health Service. Personal correspondence received February 3, 2020.

Appendix

	GH Feedback Form
	Iron Intravenous Infusion

Reg Authority: Consumer Information	Date Effective: 11/07/2023
Review Responsibility: Senior Pharmacist- Medication Guidelines & Smart Pumps	Date for Review: 11/07/2026

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