Multiple red blood cell transfusions and iron overload in very low birthweight infants

ConclusionThere was a higher risk of iron overload in exposed infants in comparison with non‐exposed infants. Severe iron overload in VLBW infants may occur with a total transfusion volume >120 ml/kg.

Source: Vox Sanguinis - May 18, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: J. D. Trevi ño‐Báez, E. Briones‐Lara, J. Alamillo‐Velázquez, M. I. Martínez‐Moreno Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research