Which is the toxic dose for Fe ?
3-5x normal dose
Inorga Fe-salts > Fe cplx
Which one of Fe2+ & Fe3+ is the most easily absorbed ?
Fe2+
Transferrin is physiologic at :
30-35%
Fe is distributed in :
Bm, m & organs
Storage = ferritin & hemosiderin
Fe elim through :
bile = slow
Mecha of Fe poisoning :
High capillary permeability -> vasc collapse & paralysis + hepatic damage
Main Fe poisoning CS =
Cyanosis
Paralysis & narcotic-// status
Shock (loss fluids & electrolye)
Dyspnea (pulm edema)
Spe antidote for Fe poisoning ? If yes, which one ?
Yes, Deferoxamine
Anaphylactic cases can occur in Fe poisoning ?
Yes -> ttt = norepinephrine, antiHis & Glu