Severe ROP is characterized by the development of retinal fibrovascular proliferation that
may progress to retinal detachment. The purpose of this report is to review five of the most …

Neonates, particularly those born preterm, have a high incidence of thrombocytopenia and
bleeding, most commonly in the brain. Because of this, it has historically been accepted that …

Importance Platelet transfusion is commonly performed in infants to correct severe
thrombocytopenia or prevent bleeding. Exploring the associations of platelet transfusion …

Background Studies have demonstrated increased morbidity and mortality with platelet
transfusions in the neonatal period. Platelets are as important for host immunity and …

Importance Infants born extremely preterm receive transfusions at higher platelet count
thresholds than older children and adults due to concerns for intracranial hemorrhage. A …

In newborns, especially premature babies, there is a high association between
thrombocytopenia and bleeding, particularly intraventricular hemorrhage, which may be due …

Abstract Background and Objectives Thrombocytopenia is common among sepsis patients.
Platelet transfusions are frequently administered to increase platelet counts, but their clinical …

BACKGROUND: Neonates requiring intensive care are among the most frequently
transfused group of patients. Indications for blood transfusion in neonates could be …

Thrombocytopenia (defined as a platelet count, 150 3 109/L) is the second most common
hematologic problem among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) …

To evaluate the usability of platelet mass index (PMI) thresholds to assess the repeated
platelet transfusion requirements in neonates who have received transfusion within the …