title: Anemia of inflammation in critically ill patients.
abstract: Anemia is seen frequently in critically ill patients and has several etiologies. This article reviews the causes with an emphasis on the effects of inflammation, examines the risks and benefits of current therapies, and discusses novel treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Division of Acute Care Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0033, USA. ksihler@umich.edu
authors.forename: Kristen C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Sihler
authors.forename: Lena M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Napolitano
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002470:Cell Survival; D016638:Critical Illness; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000502:physiology; D004920:Erythropoiesis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D007501:Iron