Chronic kidney disease anaemia. 2: Overview of guidance.
This is part 2 of a two-part unit on managing anaemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Part 1 outlined its prevalence, causes, signs and symptoms, and screening for it. Part 2 presents key points from published guidance and a summary of treatment options, and discusses nurses' role in managing people who have anaemia in CKD.
Roche
Alison
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Department of renal medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London.
Jenkins
Karen
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Johnson
Catherine
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D000740:Anemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing*; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D004921:Erythropoietin; D007501:Iron