Table 2: Results. Note that Epoetin-α Increased hgb Counts Preoperatively and Decreased Transfusions

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