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    A neonatal transfusion requires determining the volume of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to administer based on the infant's weight and desired increase in hemoglobin. Generally, transfusing 10-15 mL/kg of PRBCs will raise hemoglobin by 1-2 g/dL, and the volume can also be calculated using an equation that factors in the infant's weight and the PRBC hematocrit of around 60%.

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    A neonatal transfusion requires determining the volume of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to administer based on the infant's weight and desired increase in hemoglobin. Generally, transfusing 10-15 mL/kg of PRBCs will raise hemoglobin by 1-2 g/dL, and the volume can also be calculated using an equation that factors in the infant's weight and the PRBC hematocrit of around 60%.

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    A neonatal transfusion requires determining the volume of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to administer based on the infant's weight and desired increase in hemoglobin. Generally, transfusing 10-15 mL/kg of PRBCs will raise hemoglobin by 1-2 g/dL, and the volume can also be calculated using an equation that factors in the infant's weight and the PRBC hematocrit of around 60%.

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    Neonatal transfussion

    • Once a decision has been made to transfuse PRBCs and a target


    hemoglobin or hematocrit has been selected, the following “rules of
    thumb” can be used to determine the volume to be administered.
    Transfusion of 10–15 mL/kg of PRBCs will increase hemoglobin levels
    1–2 g/dL. One can also calculate the volume of PRBCs to be
    transfused with the following equation:

    • The hematocrit of a unit of PRBCs is around 60 %, depending on the


    preservative used.

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