Do asymptomatic premature infants need routine 'top up' transfusions?
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Report By: Dr Cauvery Pal & Dr Ashley Reece - Specialist Registrars in Paediatrics
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Institution: North Middlesex University Hospital, London
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Date Submitted: 6th May 2003
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Last Modified: 13th June 2007
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [an asymptomatic, non-ventilated, ex-premature infant with a low haemoglobin] does [routine blood transfusion compared to a 'wait and see' policy] improve [overall clinical condition in terms of oxygen requirement, clinical signs, growth and development]?
