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 |
| Summary: | <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 and end-organ damage. </p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Nurses and other health care professionals may not be aware of the significant implications of RBC transfusions and iron overload in patients with hematological/oncological disorders. This article was developed by a group of Canadian nurse practitioners and specialized oncology nurses to help improve health care professionals’ understanding of iron overload in oncology patients and its associated risks, as well as provide a practical guide for the management of patients receiving treatment for this potentially serious condition. </span></p><p class="p3"><strong>Key words: </strong>oncology, malignant hematology, iron overload, iron chelation therapy, nursing practice </p> |
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| ISSN: | 1181-912X 2368-8076 |