title: Anemia management protocols and epoetin alfa administration: an algorithm approach. Case study of the anemic patient.
abstract: Anemia management protocols provide a consistent, standardized, therapeutic approach that can help nurses and other members of the nephrology team achieve more stable Hb levels within the target range of 11 to 12 g/dL recommended by the NKF-K/DOQI. This article provides an overview of Winthrop University Hospital's anemia management protocol, with a focus on an Epoetin alfa algorithm that was developed to guide therapeutic interventions.
authors.affiliation: Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Aiello
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D006435:Renal Dialysis
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D004921:Erythropoietin; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa; D007501:Iron