Erythrocyte transfusions are associated with retinopathy of prematurity in extremely low gestational age newborns.

Kirsten GlaserChristoph HärtelOlaf DammannEgbert HertingOliver AndresChristian P SpeerWolfgang GöpelAndreas Stahlnull null

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2023)

The present study confirmed an association of RBC transfusions and ROP. Our findings emphasise the need for anaemia prevention and critical re-evaluation of transfusion practices in preterm infants.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm infants
birth weight
preterm birth
low birth weight
healthcare
pregnant women
cardiac surgery
body mass index
red blood cell
weight loss
iron deficiency