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Morbidity and Mortality in Patients on Dialysis: The Impact of Hemoglobin Levels
 (Vol 33/No. 1. On-line test expires: 02/20/2008)
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  AUTHOR
Mary Brattich, RN, BSN, CNN,
 Mary Brattich, RN, BSN, CNN, is the Area Manager, Fresenius Medical Care, San Diego, CA. She is a member of the Nephros South Chapter of ANNA. Note: The comments made or opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of, nor are they necessarily endorsed by, Fresenius Medical Care.
  OUTLINE

Clinical reports supporting an association between hemoglobin (Hb) levels, morbidity, and mortality were a strong part of the dataset used by the National Kidney Foundation in recommending a target Hb level of 11 to 12 g/dL in patients on dialysis. This article provides an overview of the potential link between Hb correction and improvements in morbidity and mortality in patients on dialysis.

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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 1.2 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910; and the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider No. LT0148-0738. This offering is accepted for RN and LPN relicensure in Kansas

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
To increase the awareness of the impact of hemoglobin levels on the mortality and morbidity rates for patients on dialysis.

Objectives:
1. Relate the rates of hospitalization for patients on dialysis to age, vascular access, and hemoglobin levels.
2. Compare levels of hemoglobin to the associated risk of hospitalization.
3. Discuss the mortality rate of patients on dialysis having hemoglobin levels below and above 11 g/dL.


AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Mary Brattich, has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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