Primary Care Lunch and Learn: 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:

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are common in the pediatric population and are underrecognized and can have long term health implications. Further guidance is needed to assist primary care providers with recognizing signs and symptoms for these conditions, as well as improve knowledge on management.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

05-07-2026

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 following presenter has indicated that no financial relationship with an ineligible company: Nicole Kendel, MD The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

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

CHMCA 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.

Bibliography:

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2. Powers JM et al. Effect of Low-Dose Ferrous Sulfate vs Iron Polysaccharide Complex on Hemoglobin Concentration in Young Children With Nutritional Iron-Deficiency Anemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2017 Jun 13;317(22):2297-2304.

3. Loganathan V et al. Treatment efficacy of vitamin C or ascorbate given as co-intervention with iron for anemia - A systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2023 Oct;57:459-468.