First report of transfusing low-titer cold-stored type O whole blood to an extremely-low-birth-weight neonate after acute blood loss.

Nicholas Ryan Carr Whitley N Hulse Timothy M BahrJessica M DavidsonSarah J IlstrupRobert D Christensen

Published in: Transfusion (2022)

This is the first report of which we are aware of transfusing warmed LTOWB to a preterm neonate. Our positive experience leads us to speculate that this product could have a role for neonates following acute severe blood loss.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm infants
human milk
preterm birth
liver failure
drug induced
respiratory failure
early onset
room temperature
aortic dissection
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
ionic liquid