Cord Blood Transfusion Appears Feasible in Preterm Infants

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Umbilical cord blood-derived RBC transfusion appears feasible in extremely preterm infants, with a smaller drop in foetal haemoglobin than that seen with adult donor blood-derived RBC transfusion. Medscape News UK

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Cord Blood Transfusion Appears Feasible in Preterm Infants
Umbilical cord blood-derived RBC transfusion appears feasible in extremely preterm infants, with a smaller drop in foetal haemoglobin than that seen with adult donor blood-derived RBC transfusion. Medscape News UK

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