Transfusion support in preterm neonates <1500 g and/or <32 weeks in a tertiary care center: A descriptive study
- R A Shanmugha Priya
- R Krishnamoorthy
- Vinod Kumar Panicker
- Binu Ninan
DOIAbstract
Background: Lack of recent studies focusing on indications, pattern, and benefits of transfusions in low birth weight (B.Wt) and low gestational age (GA) preterm neonates prompted us to undertake this study. Aim: To estimate the transfusion requirements and outcomes in preterm neonates <1500 g and/or <32 weeks. Settings And Design: This is a cross-sectional study conducted over a period of 2 years in a tertiary care center. Materials And Methods: This study was conducted with 101 preterm neonates <1500 g and/or <32 weeks who received blood transfusions in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Restrictive pattern of transfusion was followed. Demographic details and antenatal, neonatal, laboratory, and transfusion parameters were collected. Stati...
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