Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Preterm Infants

Abstract

Background: Preterm neonates are the most comm-only transfused group of patients and about 70-80% of preterm low birth weight infants receive transfusion. Blood transfusions are a common form of supportive therapy for sick neonatesand remain as an important life-saving intervention for neonatal intensive care patients. Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions provide an immediate increase in tissue oxygenation. Objective: To assess the neurodevelopmental outcome of preterm infants who receive packed red blood cell transfusion. Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department Neonatology, Dhaka, at 9 month of age is found significantly delayed in RBC transfusion group Comorbidities and hospital stay found more in red blood cell transfusion group.