Septicemia in patients with ESRD is associated with decreased hematocrit and increased use of erythropoietin.
Septicemia, a common complication in chronic dialysis patients, may be an important factor in erythropoietin (EPO) hyporesponsiveness, because it is a form of inflammation. The quantitative impact of septicemia on EPO requirements has not been studied. The purpose of this study was to analyze patter...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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