Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Transplantation

Stem cell Transplantation-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TA-TMA) is an awful complication with high morbidity and mortality. Patients with TA-TMA are often complicated cases. Nurse practitioners taking care of transplant patients should keep the diagnosis in mind for any patient with the new onset of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and renal failure. Eculizumab should be a reasonable treatment approach in patients with TA-TMA after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Awareness of the patient’s life factors can guide the advanced practice nurse to formulation of a holistic plan of care. Most importantly, the clinical decision should be tailored individually as each patient may have varied responses to therapy. On top of that, patient’s