Early versus late erythropoietin for preventing red blood cell transfusion in preterm and/or low birth weight infants (Cochrane Review)

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Early versus late erythropoietin for preventing red blood cell transfusion in preterm and/or low birth weight infants (Cochrane Review)
Aher SM, Ohlsson A

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Background: Hematocrit falls after birth in preterm infants due to physiological factors and frequent blood letting. Low plasma levels of erythropoietin (EPO) in preterm infants provide a rationale for the use of EPO to prevent or treat anaemia.

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