April 2026: Rethinking Anemia Management and Clinical Innovation

Host Amy Faith Ho, MD, MPH, FACEP, welcomes Dr. Matt Lipton to discuss his ACEP Now article, “IV Iron in the ED: The Time is Now,” which advocates for treating iron deficiency anemia without automatic RBC transfusions in hemodynamically stable patients. Dr. Lipton explains the immediate bioavailability of IV iron compared to blood products and addresses modern safety profiles regarding anaphylaxis and the “Fishbane reaction.” Additional highlights include a case report on adolescent headaches and a guide to evaluating locum tenens physicians.