Erythropoietin resistance among pediatric patients on chronic hemodialysis: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The erythropoietin resistance index (ERI) is an accurate indicator of erythropoietin (EPO) resistance and is related to a worse prognosis in patients on hemodialysis (HD). ERI is simple, cheap and could be calculated easily in children receiving HD. We aimed to assess the EPO resistance in children with kidney failure on regular HD.

Methods

An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 80 children with kidney failure on regular HD. They were assessed by history taking and laboratory investigations including complete blood count, C- reactive protein (CRP), iron, ferritin, parathyroid hormone and serum electrolytes. ERI was calculated.

Results

The study included 80 patients; 41 (51.2%) were male. The mean age of the study group was 8.86 ± 2.76 years. S

SUBMITTER: Helmy R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature