Anemia Management Signs/Symptoms

Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells. Red bloods cells are important because they carry the oxygen needed by the cells and tissues in the body to function properly and survive. With anemia, the major organs of the body such as the heart, kidneys, lungs and brain may lack essential oxygen to carry out normal functioning and if severe enough…

Anemia

October 25, 2019 Debra Bellanti WHAT IS ANEMIA? Our blood consists mainly of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. When a person has anemia, it means that they … Continue reading “Anemia”

I’ve heard a lot of debate regarding how dialysis patients should be given the anemia drug erythropoietin. What is the preferred method, sub-q or IV?

August 28, 2016 David Scott A correlation between method of administration and clinical result achieved has been known for erythropoietin use in dialysis patients for a decade (NEJM). Application of … Continue reading “I’ve heard a lot of debate regarding how dialysis patients should be given the anemia drug erythropoietin. What is the preferred method, sub-q or IV?”