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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2020; 26(45): 7242-7257
Published online Dec 7, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i45.7242
Published online Dec 7, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i45.7242
Table 5 Calculation of iron requirement according to patient body weight and hemoglobin level
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | Hemoglobin (mmoL/L) | Patient body weight (below 35 kg) | Patient body weight (35 kg to 70 kg) | Patient body weight (70 kg and above) |
| < 10 | < 6.2 | 500 mg | 1500 mg | 2000 mg |
| 10 to 14 | 6.2 to 8.7 | 500 mg | 1000 mg | 1500 mg |
| ≥ 14 | ≥ 8.7 | 500 mg | 500 mg | 500 mg |
- Citation: Cotter J, Baldaia C, Ferreira M, Macedo G, Pedroto I. Diagnosis and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in gastrointestinal bleeding: A systematic review. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26(45): 7242-7257
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v26/i45/7242.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v26.i45.7242