title: A successful anaemia management algorithm that achieves and maintains optimum haemoglobin status.
abstract: The paper describes the need for the introduction of an anaemia management algorithm. It discussed the problems which the unit had in constant reviewing and re-prescribing ESA to maintain optimum haemoglobin levels for the unit's patients. The method used to create and use the algorithm is explained. The findings demonstrate the beneficial effects of using the algorithm. The paper concludes with the recommendation that algorithms should be more widely used for better treatment outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Duchess of Cornwall Renal Unit, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, UK. Sharon.Benton@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Benton
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000451:nursing; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006397:Hematinics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D050316:Medical Order Entry Systems; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000458:organization & administration; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009731:Nursing Audit; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D012042:Registries; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013997:Time Factors; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D006397:Hematinics; D006454:Hemoglobins; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D004921:Erythropoietin; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa