Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice
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. Nurs...
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| author | Cindy Murray Tammy De Gelder Nancy Pringle J. Colleen Johnston Mary Doherty |
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| description | 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.
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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b7aee3e0a2b643daa15f8dd71b51dcd22022-12-21T23:13:22ZengPappin CommunicationsCanadian Oncology Nursing Journal2368-80762016-01-01261192810.5737/236880762611928Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practiceCindy MurrayTammy De GelderNancy PringleJ. Colleen JohnstonMary DohertyRed 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. 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.http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/638oncologymalignant hematologyiron overloadiron chelation therapynursing practice |
| spellingShingle | Cindy Murray Tammy De Gelder Nancy Pringle J. Colleen Johnston Mary Doherty Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal oncology malignant hematology iron overload iron chelation therapy nursing practice |
| title | Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice |
| title_full | Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice |
| title_fullStr | Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice |
| title_short | Management of iron overload in the Canadian hematology/oncology population: Implications for nursing practice |
| title_sort | management of iron overload in the canadian hematology oncology population implications for nursing practice |
| topic | oncology malignant hematology iron overload iron chelation therapy nursing practice |
| url | http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/638 |
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