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Nayeri F, Nili F, Ebrahim B, Olomie Yazdi Z, Maliki Z. Evaluation of a new restricted transfusion protocol in neonates admitted to the NICU . Med J Islam Repub Iran 2014; 28 (1) :787-792
URL: http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-2503-en.html
Family Health Institute, Breast Feeding Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , BitaEbrahim@yahoo.ca
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  Background :Although transfusion is a common procedure for treating anemia of prematurity, there is no specific protocol for blood transfusion in premature newborns. So in this study we investigate whether application of a strict protocol has any statistically significant effect on reduction of blood transfusion.

  Methods : In this study, first group admitted in NICU during 2005 - 2006 and the second group admitted during 2006 - 2007. Whereas in the first group the blood transfusion performed based on neonatologists' opinion following consultations with a pediatric hematologist, blood transfusion in the second group was based on the Shannon's protocol.

  Results : During 2005-2006, out of 206 cases, 71 cases (%34.5) underwent blood infusion. During 2006-2007, out of 211 cases, 56 (%26.5) received blood transfusion based on the Shannon's strict protocol. Although the number of cases decreased, no significant difference was found betweenthe two groups (p=0.07).

  Conculsion : Applying strict criteria alone is not effective in reducing the frequency of transfusion in infants.

 

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