Paediatric Anaemia - Episode 28

About this episode

This episode discusses iron deficiency anaemia in children, including red flags for admission and differential diagnoses.

In this episode, we cover a common ailment but with a paediatric qualifier - iron deficiency anaemia in a child. We discuss what the red flags are for a child needing admission for anaemia (not what you would think) and differentials along with investigations. Go to https://artofemergency.com/ for the SAQ and cast notes.

People in this episode

Hosts: Abrar, Kishan

Topics covered

• paediatric anaemia
• iron deficiency
• child health
• red flags
• investigations

Keywords

• paediatric anaemia
• iron deficiency
• child health
• red flags
• investigations

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