Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Protocol of study, management and referral to Nephrology

Abstract

The objective of this protocol is to know which tests are needed to study an anemia in a patient with chronic kidney disease, the differential diagnosis of renal anemia, to know and correct other deficiency anaemias, and the criteria for referral to Nephrology or other specialties of the anemic patient with chronic kidney disease.

Keywords

• Anemia
• Chronic kidney disease
• Iron therapy
• Erythropoiesis stimulating agents
• Primary care