Article
Comparing Care of the Primary and Secondary Hemochromatosis Patients.
Journal of infusion nursing : the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society - 1 Jan 2000
Becker Susan
Abstract excerpt
Hemochromatosis is an imbalance of excessive serum iron and is a life-threatening condition if left untreated. Due to different causes, primary and secondary hemochromatosis have different patient care considerations for the infusion nurse. Understanding the pathophysiology and how the body absorbs iron is imperative for providing the highest quality care. Since primary (hereditary) hemochromatosis originates...
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