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Goal: Recognize the risk factors for and early signs of calciphylaxis in order to initiate prompt treatment.

Objectives:

Describe the pathogenesis and etiology of calciphylaxis.
Identify risk factors and clinical manifestations, including differential diagnosis.
Discuss prevention and treatment of calciphylaxis and the role of the nephrology nurse.

Acknowledgment: The author would like to give thanks to Pat Weiskittel, MSN, RN, CNN, Renal Transplant Coordinator, for review of the manuscript at the University of Cincinnati.

Deborah E. Bliss

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