Pediatr. praxi. 2013;14(4):240-241

Polycythemia of the newborn

MUDr.Jiří Havránek
Dětské a novorozenecké oddělení, Masarykova nemocnice, Rakovník

Polycythemia of the newborn is defined as a central venous hematocrit > 65%. Although the incidence, pathophysiology and clinical manifestation

are well known, the management of polycythemia is still controversial. PET (partial exsanguination transfusion) is the most questionable item.

Keywords: polycythemia, hematocrit, PET

Published: August 29, 2013  Show citation

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