Study of effect of exchange transfusion in pre-term and term infants: A prospective study
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Hyperbilirubinemia is usually benign in preterm and term infants Dangerous hyperbilirubinemia is uncommon but may cause long term neurological impairment In a resource limited rural setup exchange transfusion is an easy cheap and convenient way for treatment Our Study focus to improve the outcome in neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia patients in a rural referral center of OdishaAim Our present study aims at determining the alternations of various haematological and biochemical parameters after exchange transfusion along with adverse outcomes in preterm and term infantsMaterials and Methods Total 106 newborns blood samples were taken from those who have under gone exchange transfusion for different indications Newborns are divided into two groups preterm and term infantsResults A significant decrease in serum bilirubin values was observed in both the groups after exchange transfusion Also a significant decrease in blood platelet and increase in calcium level were also presentConclusion Proper approach and prompt management is needed in case of neonatalhyperbilirubinemia in a resource limited rural setup Keywords Exchange Transfusion Hyperbilirubinemia
Authors and Affiliations
Alaka Sahu, Deepak Kumar Dasmohapatra, Kailash Chandra Agrawal
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- EP ID EP475946
- DOI 10.18231/2394-6792.2018.0095
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