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Use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and RBC transfusions during 2006–2008
aIncrease (↑) or decrease (↓).
bESA units were calculated by the conversion ratio of 400:1 for epoetin alfa:darbepoetin alfa, such that one ESA unit was equivalent to 40,000 units of epoetin alfa or 100 μg of darbepoetin alfa.
