Effect of Placental Transfusion on Iron Stores in Moderately Preterm Neonates of 30-33 weeks Gestation.

Bikramjit DasVenkataseshan SundaramPraveen KumarWilliam T MordiLakhbir K DhaliwalReena Das

Published in: Indian journal of pediatrics (2017)

In 30 to 33 wk preterm neonates, placental transfusion resulted in significantly higher serum ferritin at discharge in comparison to early cord clamping. However, this benefit did not persist till 3 mo PMA.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm infants
gestational age
preterm birth
cardiac surgery
sickle cell disease
iron deficiency