Characteristics of sample patients with significant elevations in hemoglobin concentrations following intravenous iron infusionsa.

Table 2: Characteristics of sample patients with significant elevations in hemoglobin concentrations following intravenous iron infusions^a.

Age (yrs)	Sex	ASA-PS	Comorbidities	Procedure	Initial Hb (g/dL)	Post iron infusion Hb (g/dL)	Hb change (g/dL)	Time interval (days)
33	F	2	Fibroids	Myomectomy	7.4	9.5	2.1	14
45	F	3	Lung cancer, Myasthenia gravis	Lung lobectomy	10.2	12.6	2.4	15
40	F	2	Pregnancy	Vaginal delivery	8.5	10.8	2.3	19
37	F	2	Twin pregnancy	Vaginal twin delivery	9.6	11.4	1.8	10
31	F	2	Gastric bypass	Cesarean delivery	8.1	9.7	1.6	14

ASA-PS: American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status; F: Female; Hb: Hemoglobin.
^aNo reported adverse effects or need for blood transfusions.