Response of erythropoiesis and iron metabolism to recombinant human erythropoietin in intensive care unit patients

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Authors

Charlotte E. van Iperen · Nederlandse Vereniging voor Acupunctuur

Sandrine Gaillard · Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior

Rob J. Kraaijenhagen · Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior

Branko G. Braam · Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior

Joannes J.M. Marx · Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior

A. van de Wiel · Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior

Abstract

Endogenous EPO concentrations are low in critically ill patients. The bone marrow of these patients is able to respond to exogenous epoetin alfa, as shown by elevated concentrations of reticulocytes and serum transferrin receptors.

Topics & Keywords

Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care Medicine

Volume 28, Issue 8, pp. 2773-2778

DOI: 10.1097/00003246-200008000-00015

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