Darbepoetin Administration in Term and Preterm Neonates.
Darbepoetin Administration in Term and Preterm Neonates.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.clp.2015.04.016
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发表时间:
2015-09
影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
Ohls RK
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作者:
Patel S;Ohls RK
The use of the erythropoiesis stimulating agent erythropoietin (Epo) has been studied as a red cell growth factor in preterm and term infants for over 20 years. Recent studies have evaluated Darbepoetin (Darbe, a long acting ESA) for both erythropoietic effects and potential neuroprotection. We review recent clinical trials of Darbe in term and preterm infants. Clinical studies in term and preterm infants have reported significant erythropoietic uses for Darbe as well as neuroprotective effects following ESA administration, and improved neurodevelopmental outcomes have been reported in studies of preterm infants. Darbe shows great promise in decreasing or eliminating transfusions in neonates, and in preventing and treating brain injury in term and preterm infants.