Erythropoietin is a banned drug in sports, and yet is used legitimately to enhance our patients' erythropoiesis and recovery. How does erythropoietin work, why is it so effective in raising the haematocrit - and what other salutary effects does it have? In a captivating delivery of an eye-opening lecture, Onyinye Isiguzo, BPharm, answers these questions and more.
Pharmacist Isiguzo is an Assistant Director of Pharmaceutical Services in Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria. She is an active member of the local Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Group in her institution, and a member of the Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Society. Pharmacist Isiguzo is a strong advocate of Transfusion-free Medical Care, and a Patient Rights Advocate.
