Long-term outcome in relationship to neonatal transfusion volume in extremely premature infants: a comparative cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In premature born infants red blood cell (RBC) transfusions have been associated with both beneficial and detrimental sequels. Upon RBC transfusion, improvement in cerebral blood flow and oxygenation have been observed, while a more...

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Main Authors: Koopman-Esseboom Corine, van Haastert Ingrid C, Hack Karien EA, Khodabux Chantal M, von Lindern Jeannette S, van Zwieten Paul HT, Brand Anneke, Walther Frans J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/11/48