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Goal: To increase the knowledge of those caring for patients on hemodialysis about adequate dosing of Iron and EPO prior to surgery.

Objectives:

Examine the implications of anemia in patients on hemodialysis who are scheduled for surgery.
Describe key strategies to improve anemmia management in presurgical patients on hemodialysis.
Summarize patient case studies in which IV Iron and EPO doses were adjusted prior to surgery in order to improve anemia outcomes.

Note: This article is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Watson, Pharma Inc. The manuscript has underhone peer review. The information does not necessarily reflect the opinions of ANNA or the sponsor.

Lori Bennington

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