Anemia of Critical Illness : A Concise Definitive Review in Critical Care
Anemia is very common in the ICU and persists post-discharge. It is important to differentiate the etiology of anemia in ICU patients to facilitate appropriate treatment based on the pathophysiology (anemia of inflammation vs. iron deficiency anemia). Meaning: With significant advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of anemia in the critically ill, new approaches to anemia management have emerged.
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