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A SUCCESSFUL ANAEMIA MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM THAT ACHIEVES AND MAINTAINS OPTIMUM HAEMOGLOBIN STATUS
Author(s) -
Benton Sharon
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of renal care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.381
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 1755-6686
pISSN - 1755-6678
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2008.00014.x
Subject(s) - medicine , unit (ring theory) , algorithm , constant (computer programming) , intensive care medicine , computer science , mathematics , mathematics education , programming language
SUMMARY 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.