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Firouzeh Nili,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (5-1997)
Abstract
Sixty-six children with G6PD deficiency were evaluated retrospectively to
ascertain the clinical features, etiology, ultimate outcome and population at risk,
The occurrence of jaundice in 18 neonates (group J) was, contrary to other
countries, in the form of neonatal jaundice type II. Sepsis, prematurity, hypoxia
and acidosis were associating factors. 77.8% of neonates had exchange blood
transfusions and 22% had kernicterus.
The occurrence of acute hemolytic anemia in 48 children (group II) was seen
at 3.4±1.6 years of age and the factor initiating hemolysis in the majority of cases
was fava bean ingestion. 79% of group 0 had at least one blood transfusion for
severe anemia. Chronic anemia in 6.2% suggested congenital nonspherocytic
hemolytic anemia.
Most patients had blood group 0, thus showing a higher prevalence than the
general population. Among children, the birth places in 22 cases were in the north
(77.2%), the west (18.1 %), and other pans (9.7%) of lran. 30.4% of children had
other family members with G6PD deficiency.
According to WHO and considering the prevalence of the disease in our
country, lab screening tests are strongly recommended in the following situations:
neonates with jaundice, males having blood group O. a family history of the
disease and children from the north and west of Iran.
S Shamsi, Am Goodarzi,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (8-2000)
Abstract
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in the
world, It is frequently found in both developed and developing countries and
mainly affects women of childbearing age. The aim of this study was to investigate
the relationship of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women on neonatal
weight. The study subjects were a group of 241 women aged between 20
and 34 years who were divided to anemic (118 subjects as case) and nonanemic
(123 subjects as control) groups. Iron deficiency anemia was determined
by measurements of plasma ferritin, T.I.B.C., total iron, hemoglobin
and hematocrit, and subsequently the weight of the neonate was also determined.
Results showed that depleted iron stores in the anemic group has no
statistically significant effect on neonatal weight (t-test= 0.73, D,F.= 239,p>t=
0.4654).
Lower, depleted iron stores were observed in the anemic group with high
parity and decreased intervals of pregnancy. It is concluded that the occurrence
of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women during the third trimester
has no relationship with neonatal weight, but according to some published
results this relationship exists during the first trimester.
Fatemeh Nayeri, Firozeh Nili, Bita Ebrahim, Zohreh Olomie Yazdi, Zahra Maliki,
Volume 28, Issue 1 (1-2014)
Abstract
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.
