title: Case management of the anemic patient. Epoetin alfa: focus on iron management.
abstract: Stimulation of erythropoiesis by Epoetin alfa causes an increased demand for iron to facilitate hemoglobin synthesis. This article outlines how nephrology nurses can monitor and manage iron levels during Epoetin alfa therapy; including both iron-deficient and iron overloaded patients.
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Kirlin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005293:Ferritins / Q000097:blood* / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D004921:Erythropoietin; D005293:Ferritins