EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 39 MIN
Episode 97 - There's a Hole in My Bucket | Iron, B12 and Folate Deficiency in Clinic
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Nick wanted to talk about buckets all episode. I’ve convinced him to at least let us get angry at iron polymaltose, hypophosphatemia and nangs all over again. You don’t think you need this episode but you’d be amazed how many consults come through to Haem thinking we’re the gatekeepers of iron in the building. Ironic, really.TIMESTAMPS0:56 - 1960s pop culture reference3:20 - Episode overview4:40 - Iron deficiency6:28 - Pica chat7:53 - Presentations of iron deficiency8:36 - Causes of iron deficiency11:10 - Taking a menstrual history12:53 - Non-menstrual causes of iron deficiency14:40 - Oral iron replacement18:19 - IV iron replacement25:01 - Folate deficiency27:18 - Folate replacement29:18 - B12 deficiency31:19 - Causes of B12 deficiency32:00 - Diagnosis of B12 deficiency32:55 - B12 replacement34:58 - Dealing with concurrent deficiencies36:20 - Take home messagesSupport the showCheck out show notes, additional references and (sometimes) extra content at www.bloodyminded.com.au
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Nick wanted to talk about buckets all episode. I’ve convinced him to at least let us get angry at iron polymaltose, hypophosphatemia and nangs all over again. You don’t think you need this episode but you’d be amazed how many consults come through to Haem thinking we’re the gatekeepers of iron in the building. Ironic, really. TIMESTAMPS 0:56 - 1960s pop culture reference 3:20 - Episode overview 4:40 - Iron deficiency 6:28 - Pica chat 7:53 - Presentations of iron deficiency 8:36 - Causes of ir...
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