Objective To evaluate red blood cell (RBC) transfusion practices in preterm neonates before
and after protocol change. Methods All preterm neonates (< 32 weeks of gestation) admitted …

Background and Objectives Very‐low‐birthweight infants are among the most heavily
transfused patients. The objective of this study was to verify if the introduction of a strict …

Objective. Although many centers have introduced more restrictive transfusion policies for
preterm infants in recent years, the benefits and adverse consequences of allowing lower …

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 and Objectives Benefits of adopting restrictive guidelines for erythrocyte
transfusions are still controversial. The objective of this study was to verify if a very strict …

Background Preterm neonates are likely to require red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, and
extremely low birth weight infants almost invariably receive multiple transfusions …

Importance Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are frequently administered to preterm infants
born before 32 weeks of gestation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Two …

This field is plagued by lack of replication, small studies and speculative findings. Hence, the
risk–benefit ratio of blood transfusions for preterms still needs adequate definition. Evidence …

Importance Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is a common medical intervention to treat
anemia in very preterm neonates; however, best transfusion practices, such as thresholds …

Background Preterm infants commonly receive red blood cell (RBC), platelet and fresh
frozen plasma (FFP) transfusions. The aim of this Neonatal Transfusion Network survey was …