Double Volume Exchange Transfusion in Severe Neonatal Sepsis.

Abhishek Somasekhara AradhyaVenkataseshan SundaramPraveen KumarSuja Mariam GanapathyAshish JainAmit Rawat

Published in: Indian journal of pediatrics (2015)

In neonates >1000 g with severe sepsis, DVET was associated with a trend towards decrease in mortality by 14 d from enrollment. A significant improvement in immunoglobulin and complement C3 levels and acid base status were observed following DVET. DVET is a safe procedure in severely sick and septic neonates.

Keyphrases

acute kidney injury
cardiac surgery
septic shock
intensive care unit
early onset
low birth weight
cardiovascular events
minimally invasive
risk factors
type diabetes
preterm infants
cardiovascular disease