Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice
<p class="p1">Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are vital for many patients with chronic anemias associated with oncologic/hematologic disorders. However, repeated transfusions over time can lead to iron overload, which, if left untreated, can increase the risk of further malignancy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pappin Communications
2016-02-01
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Series: | Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal |
Online Access: | https://canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/638 |