Prevention and treatment of anemia of prematurity
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2011.06.010
- VernacularTitle:早产儿贫血防治策略的研究进展
- Author:
Yiling PEI
;
Chao CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Preterm infant;
Anemia;
Erythropoietin;
Transfusions
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2011;38(6):557-560
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Anemia of prematurity is very common in preterm infant.Phlebotomy losses and inadequate production of erythropoietin are the main reasons.Treatment of anemia of prematurity includes delayed umbilical cord clamping at delivery,decreasing phlebotomy losses,use of red cell growth factors such as erythropoietin properly,red blood cell transfusions,which are based on indications and guidelines.In this article we review recent studies in preventing and treating anemia in preterm infants.
