Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Department of Nephrology and Hemodialysis, University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Publications

• Research Article   
  Anemia Management in Hemodialysis Patients in a Low-resource Setting: Blood Transfusion and Unmet Blood Needs in Burkina Faso
  Author(s): Lengani Habin Yabama Aida*, Balde Mamadou Saliou, Yaméogo Wend’n’mi Aubin Clotair, Kiba Koumare Alice, Nebié Koumpingnin, Yanogo Moussa, Kissou Pegdebamba François and Coulibaly Gerard
  
  Introduction: Anemia is a common complication in the advanced stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In sub-Saharan Africa, the inaccessibility of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) leads to frequent use of Red Blood Cell Transfusions (RBCT). Our study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia and assess the RBCT needs of hemodialysis patients at Tengandogo University Hospital, Burkina Faso. Patients and methods: This retrospective study conducted from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. All patients undergoing maintenance .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20279409

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