Grand Rounds: Let's Iron It Out: Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1. Describe the symptoms associated with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

2. Identify the correct laboratory tests to evaluate for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

3. Summarize appropriate treatment strategies for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Healthcare providers may not consistently recognize the varied symptoms of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, nor be fully aware of the most appropriate laboratory evaluations and treatment strategies. These gaps can lead to delayed diagnosis, mismanagement, and prolonged patient morbidity.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

10-23-2026

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The speaker(s) has returned the disclosure form, indicating that there are no financial relationships with ineligible companies: Nicole E. Kendel, MD, MSc The following CME Committee/Planning Committee member(s) has the following financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose: Merck - Maria Cristina Victorio, MD Moderna, Pfizer and Merck - Shefali Mahesh, MD All financial relationships have been mitigated.

Accreditation Statement:

Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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3. Cohen CT, Powers JM. Intravenous iron therapy in pediatrics: who should get it and when is the right time? Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2023 Dec 8;2023(1):630-635.