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Kidney transplantation: a therapy option.

N J Beckman, H M Schell, P R Calixto

    AACN Clinical Issues in Critical Care Nursing
    |August 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Kidney transplantation is increasingly common for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Critical care nurses need knowledge of immunosuppression to manage post-transplant complications like rejection and infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Critical Care Nursing
    • Transplantation Medicine

    Background:

    • Rising incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) necessitates alternative treatments.
    • Kidney transplantation is a preferred therapeutic option for ESRD patients.
    • Critical care nurses play a vital role in managing post-operative transplant patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the increasing exposure of critical care nurses to kidney transplant recipients.
    • To emphasize the importance of nursing knowledge in managing post-transplant care.
    • To identify key areas of focus for critical care nurses in transplantation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current trends in kidney transplantation for ESRD.
    • Analysis of the critical care nurse's role in the post-operative transplant period.
    • Identification of essential knowledge domains for effective patient management.

    Main Results:

    • Increased patient numbers undergoing kidney transplantation lead to greater nurse exposure.
    • Critical care nurses are essential for managing immediate post-operative phases and complications.
    • Understanding immunosuppressive therapy is key to identifying rejection, infection, and technical issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Critical care nurses require specialized knowledge regarding immunosuppression for kidney transplant patients.
    • Proactive assessment and identification of complications are crucial for patient outcomes.
    • Enhanced nursing expertise improves the management of kidney transplant recipients.

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