Anemia in children with chronic kidney disease

Pediatr Nephrol. 2008 Feb;23(2):209-19. doi: 10.1007/s00467-006-0381-2. Epub 2007 Jan 24.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anemia / etiology*
  • Anemia / physiopathology
  • Anemia / therapy
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Erythropoietin / blood
  • Erythropoietin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Hemoglobins / analysis
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Iron Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / complications*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / physiopathology

Substances

  • Hemoglobins
  • Iron Compounds
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Erythropoietin