Outcome Analysis of Severe Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates Undergoing Exchange Transfusion.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1742156
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia can cause neurological disability or mortality if not effectively managed. Exchange transfusion (ET) is an efficient treatment to prevent bilirubin neurotoxicity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes in… read more here.
Keywords: severe hyperbilirubinemia; poor outcomes; analysis; exchange transfusion ... See more keywords
Can Exchange Transfusion Normalize Serum Levels of Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium in Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia?
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000875
Abstract: Background: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a frequently encountered problem. Erythrocytes, especially reticulocytes are rich in copper (Cu) and magnesium (Mg) so its serum levels increase after hemolysis. Zinc (Zn) plays an important role in synthesis of… read more here.
Keywords: hyperbilirubinemia; serum levels; exchange transfusion; serum ... See more keywords
Hyperleukocytosis in infant acute leukemia: a role for manual exchange transfusion for leukoreduction
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.14512
Abstract: Hyperleukocytosis is a serious, life‐threatening complication of pediatric acute leukemia that can cause neurologic injury, pulmonary leukostasis, metabolic derangements, and coagulopathy. Acute leukemia has the highest risk of mortality and morbidity at presentation when associated… read more here.
Keywords: hyperleukocytosis infant; hyperleukocytosis; acute leukemia; leukemia ... See more keywords
Exchange transfusion in the management of critical pertussis in young infants: a case series
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DOI: 10.1111/vox.13085
Abstract: It is proposed that severe leucocytosis mainly contributes to pulmonary hypertension by blocking pulmonary capillaries and restricting blood flow. Exchange transfusion (ET) in pertussis has been demonstrated as a safe and useful technique for depleting… read more here.
Keywords: pertussis; exchange transfusion; transfusion management; management critical ... See more keywords
Manual Partial Exchange Transfusion a Cost Effective Life Saving Intervention in Sickle Cell Crisis: Single Centre Retrospective Data Analysis
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2020-135978
Abstract: Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) poses a considerable health burden in lower middle income country (LMIC) like India. One ICMR survey reported about 20% of children with SCD died by the age of two years… read more here.
Keywords: manual partial; partial exchange; transfusion; exchange ... See more keywords
Persistance of Inflammatory Phenotype of Neutrophils in Sickle Cell Disease Children Despite Chronic Exchange Transfusion Program: A Cause of the Progression of Cerebral Vasculopathy?
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2020-136098
Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe hemoglobinopathy due to the production of abnormal hemoglobin S (HbS). Although red blood cell (RBC) dysfunction is the major contributor to disease, several studies highlighted the important role… read more here.
Keywords: exchange transfusion; transfusion; blood; cell ... See more keywords
Stuttering Priapism in a Patient with Sickle Cell Trait Treated with Automated Red Cell Exchange Transfusion.
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DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2021004338
Abstract: Sickle cell trait (SCT) is typically an asymptomatic carrier state, but sickling complications can occur under extreme conditions. Priapism is known to be associated with sickle cell disease (SCD); The link with SCT is less… read more here.
Keywords: priapism; stuttering priapism; cell; exchange transfusion ... See more keywords
Case report: Is exchange transfusion a possible treatment for metabolic decompensation in neonates with methylmalonic aciduria in the setting of limited resources?
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.926793
Abstract: Hyperammonemia is a serious complication of methylmalonic acidemia, with high mortality and permanent neurological sequelae in survivors. Primary hospitals are often the first admission hospitals for these children but are limited by their experience and… read more here.
Keywords: exchange; report; exchange transfusion; case ... See more keywords
Neonatal jaundice: magnitude of the problem in Cairo University’s neonatal intensive Care unit as a referral center
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DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v23i1.70
Abstract: Background: Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common physiologic problems requiring medical attention in newborns. It is benign in most cases; however, high levels of bilirubin are neurotoxic and can lead to serious brain… read more here.
Keywords: neonatal jaundice; intensive care; exchange transfusion; neonatal intensive ... See more keywords