Erythropoietin is an effective clinical modality for reducing RBC transfusion in joint surgery.
Editorial: Can J. Anaesth
Fecha: 01/04/2005
Karkouti K, McCluskey SA, Evans L, Mahomed N, Ghannam M, Davey R.
- Two injections of erythropoietin correct moderate anemia in most patients awaiting orthopedic surgery.
- Recombinant human erythropoietin facilitates autologous blood donation in children undergoing corrective spinal surgery.