Transfusion volume for children with severe anemia in Africa

Transfusion volume for children with severe anemia in Africa

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<p>BACKGROUND</p> <p>Severe anemia (hemoglobin level, ≺6 g per deciliter) is a leading cause of hospital admission and death in children in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization recommends transfusion of 20 ml of whole-blood equivalent per kilogram of body weight for an...

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Main Authors: Maitland, K, Saunders, D, Olupot-Olupot, P, Kiguli, S, Chagaluka, G, Alaroker, F, Opoka, OR, Mpoya, A, Engoru, C, Nteziyaremye, J, Mallewa, M, Kennedy, N, Nakuya, M, Namayanja, C, Kayaga, J, Uyoga, S, Byabazaire, D, M’baya, B, Wabwire, B, Frost, G, Bates, I, Evans, JA, Williams, TN, Goncalves, P, George, EC, Gibb, DM, Walker, AS, for the TRACT Group
Format: Journal article
Published: Massachusetts Medical Society 2019

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