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Erythropoietin resistance among pediatric patients on chronic hemodialysis: A cross-sectional study
Rasha Helmy1, Fatina I Fadel1, Rasha E Galal1
1Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 4 Extension of Nobar Street, Cairo, Egypt.
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. Sixty-three patients (78.8%) were on iron therapy. Mean ERI was 28.87 ± 10.62. The ERI was significantly positively correlated with age (r = 0.242; P = 0.031), EPO dose (r = 0.290; P = 0.001) and CRP (r = 0.219; P = 0.049). The ERI had a significantly negative correlation with KT/V (r = - 0.262; P = 0.019), hemoglobin level (r = - 0.265; P = 0.001) and platelet count (r = - 0.254; P = 0.023).
Conclusions:
Erythropoietin resistance is associated with many risk factors, including high CRP and low KT/V. Inadequate HD is the most important risk factor for EPO resistance in children on chronic HD. Adequate HD is considered as a protective measure against EPO resistance.
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