| Neonatal exchange transfusion: a Jordanian experience. | |
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PMID: 10824215 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The aetiology and complications of exchange transfusion (ET) were studied over a 6-year period in northern Jordan. During that time, 336 neonates (0.46% of total live births) underwent 386 ETs. There was a yearly reduction in the number of ETs, varying from 8.2% in the 1st year of the study to 2.7% in the last year. Thirty-nine (11.9%) required more than one ET. Twenty-five (7.4%) were preterm babies and the remainder full-term. The commonest cause of ET overall was G6PD deficiency, either alone or concomitant with ABO incompatibility (38.1%). ET complications occurred in 51 neonates (15.2%), the commonest being anaemia and bradycardia. Septicaemia occurred in only 3% of cases. Only one baby died. G6PD deficiency, either alone or concomitant with ABO isoimmunization, is the most common cause of ET in northern Jordan. Fewer preterm babies require ET and there is a low incidence of septicaemia following ET. |
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Authors:
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F Abu-Ekteish; A Daoud; H Rimawi; K Kakish; A Abu-Heija |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of tropical paediatrics Volume: 20 ISSN: 0272-4936 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Trop Paediatr Publication Date: 2000 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-06-14 Completed Date: 2000-06-14 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8210625 Medline TA: Ann Trop Paediatr Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 57-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Paediatrics, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. faisal@just.edu.jo |
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Erythroblastosis, Fetal
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complications,
therapy Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood / adverse effects, utilization* Female Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / complications, therapy Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Infant, Premature, Diseases / therapy Jaundice, Neonatal / etiology, therapy* Jordan Male Retrospective Studies |
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