Red blood cell physiology, Epoetin alfa, and iron.
Optimal development of red blood cells (RBCs) in dialysis patients depends on an appropriate mix of Epoetin alfa and iron; the former provides the stimulus for RBC production, while the latter supports the formation of heme. Nephrology nurses are frequently empowered to manage anemia outcomes in the dialysis population, so an understanding of the physiology of RBC development and the roles of Epoetin alfa and iron is therefore essential.
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Central Florida Kidney Centers, Inc., USA.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000139:chemically induced; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000502:physiology*; D004920:Erythropoiesis / Q000502:physiology; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000378:metabolism*; D005293:Ferritins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018384:Oxidative Stress / Q000187:drug effects; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing
D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D004921:Erythropoietin; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa; D005293:Ferritins; D007501:Iron