Hi everyone,
Perhaps, one of us brainy ones can shed lighty on this!
Cheers!
Mukesh
Hemolysis: A Hidden Danger
Elisabeth Harman
Paula Dutka
Nephrology Nursing Journal 2007; 34: 219-224
The case study department in this issue contains two case studies which we recently received. Both case studies discuss hidden hemolysis, which has been observed in two dialysis units in different parts of the country, and point out the need for nephrology nurses to always be alert for the unexpected.
Hemolysis is something that occurs to a small degree with every dialysis treatment. As we monitor our patients and the equipment we use, we hope that we have looked at everything and that our patients will be safe. We were extremely fortunate that we did not have a mortality related to this event
Why are we seeing more of this now? Do higher hemoglobins in our patients play a role in this? Are proper quality controls followed by manufacturers? There are many questions that need to be answered and research to be done. Lastly, as medical professionals, we must network and share the information we have been able to gather. This is about patient safety, not blame.
Link to this full manuscript: nephrologynursing.net/cur...efault.htm
