title: Case management of the anemic patient. Epoetin alfa: focus on inflammation and infection.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Starmann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D007249:Inflammation; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D004921:Erythropoietin