title: Achieving optimal patient outcomes with intravenous iron.
abstract: Optimizing i.v. iron management is essential to the overall health of hemodialysis patients. Establishing an i.v. iron protocol, administering a safe and effective i.v. iron supplement, and developing a strong nurse/patient relationship are all indispensable to an effective and efficient hemodialysis program.
authors.affiliation: Watson Wise Dialysis Center, Tyler, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Martha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Colfer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077605:Ferric Oxide, Saccharated; D005293:Ferritins / Q000097:blood; D005937:Glucaric Acid; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005290:Ferric Compounds; D005293:Ferritins; D007501:Iron; D000077605:Ferric Oxide, Saccharated; D005937:Glucaric Acid