The Role of Nurses in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Procedure

The aim of this literature review was to explore the role of nurse in therapeutic plasma exchange procedure. The collection of data is conducted from January to July 2014. Some keywords apheresis, plasmapheresis, clinical responsibilities, education, plasma exchange procedure, role of nurse, as well...

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Published in:International journal of caring sciences 2015-01, Vol.8 (1), p.194
Main Authors: Gerogianni, Stavroula K, Panagiotou, Maria C, Grapsa, Eirini I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticoagulants
Clinical medicine
Hematology
Hospitals
Hygiene
Immunology
Infections
Medical research
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing care
Plasma
Studies
Viral infections
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Summary:The aim of this literature review was to explore the role of nurse in therapeutic plasma exchange procedure. The collection of data is conducted from January to July 2014. Some keywords apheresis, plasmapheresis, clinical responsibilities, education, plasma exchange procedure, role of nurse, as well as articles by the National Documentation Centre, which provided valid and documented data from global research and epidemiology were used. The role of modern nurse in patients undergoing plasmapheresis is multiple and is distinguished in clinical, educational, inquiring and advisory. The apheresis nurse coordinates care in collaboration with other care providers and acts as a patient guide and advocate, assisting the patient in seeking information, assuring that the patient has the opportunity for informed consent for treatment decisions and promoting the maximal level of patient-desired independence. The nephrology-haematology nurse may function in the role as a nurse manager to assure plasmapheresis patient's safety and the delivery of appropriate care within the framework of the nursing process.
ISSN:1791-5201
1792-037X