Neonatal Anemia is a common clinical condition encountered in neonatal intensive care and red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is a common therapeutic intervention. This Clinical Pathway provides guidance to conservative transfusion in consideration of the possible adverse effects of RBC transfusion in the neonate.

When transfusing the neonatal patient, clinicians must take into consideration physiologic differences, gestational and postnatal age, congenital disorders, and maternal factors while weighing the risks and benefits of transfusion.

ELBW and “critically ill” neonates are categories of patients with high transfusion needs, even though the number of transfusions given to premature neonates has progressively decreased over the last decade. It is, however, essential to establish appropriate transfusion criteria …

Appropriate transfusion of fetal and paediatric patients of all ages is vital in order to balance transfusion benefits against risks. These risks include transfusion of an incorrect blood component due to errors, such as mistaken patient identity, or unpredictable acute transfusion reactions (Stainsby et al, 2008).

2024年6月14日 · 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, remain uncertain. Objective To develop recommendations for clinicians on the use of RBC transfusions in very preterm neonates.

This review summarizes the risks of neonatal transfusion therapy, specific methods to reduce risk, and current trends and practices of red blood cell and platelet transfusions in neonates, to facilitate decision-making for neonatal transfusion.

For neonates, use the following transfusion thresholds per the Curley et. al. RCT 3 and the American Red Cross recommendations (based on available literature [excluding the Curley RCT] and expert opinion)2: Active Bleeding Surgery (pre …

2024年10月9日 · This topic will review the rationale and indications for RBC transfusion in neonates, as well as selection of RBC products and their administration. Other aspects of transfusion in neonates, infants, and children are discussed in separate topic reviews: (See "Anemia of prematurity (AOP)".)

Guidance on the appropriate use of blood and blood components for neonates. This guideline is applicable to all medical, nursing and midwifery staff working with neonatal patients in the West of Scotland. Individuals should also be familiar with the relevant pharmacy monographs.

2024年6月17日 · Neonates and infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) frequently require blood product transfusions, but clinical practices vary widely.