BACKGROUND: Guidelines for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions exist; however, transfusion
practices vary among centers. This study aimed to analyze transfusion practices and the …

BACKGROUND: Many clinical practices in transfusion medicine are controversial and/or
lack definitive guidelines established by sound clinical trials. Although recommendations …

Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are common in neonates requiring intensive care. Recent
studies have compared restricted versus liberal transfusion guidelines, but limitations exist …

BACKGROUND: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are crucial for the care of very‐low‐birth‐
weight (VLBW) infants. These infants frequently require multiple, small‐volume RBC …

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in preterm infants
are associated with increased intra-hospital mortality. STUDY DESIGN: Variables …

Introduction: Very low birth weight preterm infants are associated with a greater risk of
morbidity and mortality and are more susceptible to therapy with red blood cells …

Anemia and thrombocytopenia occur frequently in preterm neonates and the majority of
them require at least one blood transfusion during the first few weeks of life. However, there …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the risks and benefits associated with the transfusion of packed
red blood cells (PRBCs) in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. We hypothesized that …

Transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs), platelets, and plasma are critical therapies for infants
and neonates (particularly preterm neonates) in the neonatal intensive care unit, who are …

Increasingly clinicians attempt to base decisions regarding patient management on the
results of clinical studies in addition to expert opinion and their own practical experience. In …