When to treat polycythemia in a newborn infant?

Report By: Dr Vadivelam Murthy - Consultant Neonatologist
Search checked by Dr Brindha - Speciality Trainee
Institution: Royal London Hospital, Bart\\\'s Health
Date Submitted: 30th July 2013
Last Modified: 30th July 2013
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In a [newborn infant less than 7days old with polycythemia(PCV greater than 65%)] are [dilutional exchange transfusion necessary] in improving long term out comes]