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Goal: To determine the safety of IV iron therapy self-administered during home hemodialysis.

Objectives:

Discuss importance of IV iron in effective anemia management.
Describe a recent analysis examining the safety of IV iron self-administered during home hemodialysis.
Compare the safety profiles of the various IV iron products.
Examine how nephrology nurses can ensure patient safety during hemodialysis and IV iron administration in a home setting.

Note: This article is supported by a financial grant from Watson Pharma, Inc. This article has undergone peer review. The information in this article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of ANNA or the sponsor.

Monica Utley

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