Safety and Efficacy of Erythropoietin in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Pilot Randomized Trial
Background. Erythropoietin (EPO) is a neuroprotective agent utilized in stroke patients. This pilot study represents the first randomized trial of EPO in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Methods. Adult, blunt trauma patients with evidence of TBI were randomized to EPO or placebo within 6 hours...
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| Main Authors: | R. Nirula, R. Diaz-Arrastia, K. Brasel, J. A. Weigelt, K. Waxman |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Critical Care Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/209848 |
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