Anemia in children with chronic kidney disease.
Anemia is a common feature of chronic kidney disease, but the management of anemia in children is complex. Erythropoietin and supplemental iron are used to maintain hemoglobin levels. The National Kidney Foundation-Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-KDOQI) clinical practice guidelines for the management of anemia specifically in children were recently published. Pediatric nephrologists are encouraged to use current clinical practice guidelines and best evidence in conjunction with their clinical experience to optimally manage patients with anemia.
Koshy
Susan M
SM
Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, M5G 1X8, Toronto, Canada.
Geary
Denis F
DF
D000293:Adolescent; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D058085:Iron Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology
D006454:Hemoglobins; D058085:Iron Compounds; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D004921:Erythropoietin