Partial exchange transfusion using peripheral vessels in polycythaemic newborn infants.
The authors detail their experience with partial exchange transfusion performed through peripheral vessels in 35 polycythaemic newborn infants. They suggest that this alternative procedure might be the method of choice for short term exchanges, since it is easy to apply and avoids the risks associated with umbilical vein catheterisation.
Scarcella
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A
Gambardella
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P
D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood / Q000379:methods*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006400:Hematocrit; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007236:Infant, Small for Gestational Age; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D014471:Umbilical Veins