Comparison of blood transfusions (BTFs) in the control and erythropoietin (Epo) groups
| Control | Epo | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results shown are mean (SD). | |||
| Mean total BTFs | 3.2 (3.4) | 2.5 (2.3) | 0.41 |
| BTFs before entry | 0.64 (1.0) | 0.71 (1.2) | 0.95 |
| Number of cases transfused | 19/21 | 15/22 | 0.28 |
| Number receiving 1 BTF | 4/21 | 8/22 | 0.3 |
| Donor exposure | 2.95 (3.8) | 1.86 (1.5) | 0.23 |
| BTFs to >1000 g | 0.7 (1.0) | 1.5 (1.5) | 0.19 |
| BTFs to <1000 g | 5.2 (3.0) | 3.3 (2.6) | 0.14 |
| Mean BTFs to <1000 g >30 days | 1.6 (1.1) | 0.5 (0.7) | 0.01 |
| Number of BTFs to <1000 g >30 days | 18/57 | 6/40 | 0.025 |