Iron Poisoning — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateEmergency PaediatricsIron PoisoningRACP Paediatrics

A 3-year-old ingests grandmother's iron tablets. Serum iron >90 umol/L. Specific antidote?

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Correct answer: E — Desferrioxamine

Desferrioxamine is the specific chelator for iron poisoning.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Iron Poisoning