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Effect of Erythropoietin and Transfusion Threshold on Neurological Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury A Randomized Clinical TrialClaudia S. Robertson, Julia Hannay, José-Miguel Yamal, etal; and the Epo Severe TBI Trial Investigators JAMA, 2014, 312(1):36-47 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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The rationale behind EPO trials in TBI is that anaemia is common in TBI, and may contribute to secondary brain injury. Administration of EPO or transfusion of red cells can be used to treat anemia, and there is suggestion from experimental models and smaller trials of a...