Figure 1From: Erythropoietin in traumatic brain injury: study protocol for a randomised controlled trialSummary of trial treatment and follow up schedule. The baseline ultrasound may be performed before or at least within 48 hours after the first dose administration. EPO, Erythropoietin (Epoetin alfa) 40,000 IU or normal saline placebo; US, Ultrasound.Back to article page