Characteristic | Epoetin-α | Control | P-Value |
---|---|---|---|
Hb at initial visit (g/dL) | 12.6 to 13.9 | NA | P=0.0001 |
Hb on day of surgery (g/dL) | 13.9 | 12.44 | P=0.0001 |
Hb at time of transfusion (g/dL) | 8.2 | 8.46 | P=0.31 |
Transfusion (%) | 55% | 95% | P=0.012 |
Length of Stay (days) | 3.25 | 3.26 | P=0.83 |
Hb on discharge (g/dL) | 8.95 | 8.9 | P=0.83 |
Duration of surgery (mins) | 103 | 109 | P=0.18 |