Case management of the anemic patient. Epoetin alfa: focus on inflammation and infection

Response to Epoetin alfa can be influenced by several factors, including the presence of inflammation or infection. It is important that nurses monitor patients so that possible undesirable effects of inflammation or infection can be avoided or minimized.

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Published inANNA journal Vol. 19; no. 3; p. 280
Main Author Starmann, B L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1992
Subjects
Adult
Anemia - drug therapy
Anemia - etiology
Anemia - nursing
Erythropoietin - therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Infection - complications
Infection - etiology
Infection - nursing
Inflammation
Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Care Planning
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Summary:Response to Epoetin alfa can be influenced by several factors, including the presence of inflammation or infection. It is important that nurses monitor patients so that possible undesirable effects of inflammation or infection can be avoided or minimized.
ISSN:8750-0779