Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTransfusion volume in infants with very low birth weight: a randomized trial of 10 versus 20 ml/kg.
Although preterm infants often require transfusions of red blood cells for anemia of prematurity, the optimal volume of blood to be transfused has not been established. ⋯ Transfusion with 20 mL/kg red blood cells produces a significantly greater increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels than does a transfusion with 10 mL/kg, without any detrimental effects on pulmonary function.