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Approaches to understanding and interpreting the risks of red blood cell transfusion in neonates
Author(s) -
Keir A. K.,
New H.,
Robitaille N.,
Crighton G. L.,
Wood E. M.,
Stanworth S. J.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
transfusion medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1365-3148
pISSN - 0958-7578
DOI - 10.1111/tme.12575
Subject(s) - observational study , harm , medicine , intensive care medicine , red blood cell transfusion , blood transfusion , medline , systematic review , psychology , pathology , immunology , biology , social psychology , biochemistry
SUMMARY In this review, we explore how to assess potential harm related to neonatal transfusion practice. We consider different sources of information, including passive or active surveillance systems such as registries, observational studies, randomised trials and systematic reviews. Future research directions are discussed.