title: Anemia and transfusion in the neonate.
abstract: Neonatal anemia is a frequent occurrence in neonatal intensive care units. Red blood cell transfusion criteria in case of blood loss are clearly defined but optimal hemoglobin or hematocrit thresholds of transfusion for anemia due to decreased production or increased destruction are less evident. This review focuses on the causes of anemia in the newborn period and the most recent evidence-based treatment options, including transfusion and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Department of Child and Maternal Health, Azienda Ospedaliera - University of Padova, Padova, Italy. Electronic address: rcolombatti@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Raffaella
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Colombatti
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Department of Child and Maternal Health, Azienda Ospedaliera - University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sainati
authors.affiliation: Neonatology Intensive Care Unit, Department of Child and Maternal Health, Azienda Ospedaliera - University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
authors.forename: Daniele
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Trevisanuto
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000196:embryology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D004920:Erythropoiesis / Q000502:physiology; D006397:Hematinics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn
chemical_list: D006397:Hematinics
keywords: Anemia; Neonate; Transfusion; Treatment