Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4166339 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
When our 2006 PRBC transfusion guidelines were used, no identifiable clinical benefits were identified, but increased complications of prematurity were noted. New, more restrictive guidelines were developed as a result of this study.
Keywords
PRBCDOLBPDELBWIVHCPAPROPNECHCTNecrotizing enterocolitisNICUIntraventricular hemorrhageBronchopulmonary dysplasiaRetinopathy of prematurityDay of lifegestational ageContinuous positive airway pressurenot significanthematocritneonatal intensive care unitBirth weightExtremely low birth weightPacked red blood cell
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Authors
Olga A. BS, Thomas P. MD, Dennis E. MD, Sandra E. MD, PhD,