Pathologic anemia is defined by an inadequate red blood cell mass that fails to meet the
oxygen needs of tissues. Neonates often require red cell transfusions due to a decreased …

Pathologic anemia is defined by a red blood cell (RBC) mass inadequate to meet the
oxygen needs of tissues. Neonates often require red cell transfusions due to a decreased …

Preterm infants are more liable to suffer from anemia, as 90% of extremely low birth weight
infants receive red blood cell transfusion. When to receive red blood cell transfusion is not …

• Anemia occurs when the red blood cell (RBC) mass does not adequately meet the oxygen
demands of tissues.• Neonates often require RBC transfusions because of significant …

Anemia is a common condition in preterm infants. Packed red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is
used for the management of anemia; however, evidence on the benefits of this treatment is …

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

Preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit receive a greater number of red cell
transfusions than any other hospitalized patient group. During the first weeks after birth …

Red blood cell transfusion is an important and frequent component of neonatal intensive
care. The present position statement addresses the methods and indications for red blood …

Extremely low birthweight infants become anaemic during their care in the neonatal
intensive care unit because of the physiological anaemia experienced by all newborn …

Anemia of prematurity affects the majority of preterm infants, particularly extremely low
birthweight infants. Anemia of prematurity arises from both innate and iatrogenic causes and …