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Erythropoietin (EPO) treatment to prevent red blood transfusions (RBC) in the premature infant
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A retrospective review of data from multiple journals indicates that the administration of EPO to premature and/or very low birth weight infants, within the first 8 days of life, significantly reduces the number of RBC transfusions, the amount of blood given (ml/kg) and the number of transfusions per infant. Neither morbidity nor mortality is affected, however there appears to be a significant increase in the risk of stage > 3 retinopathy of prematurity.
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Comparison of 2- view abdominal x-rays (AXR) with ultrasound (US) in children with suspected Intussusception
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AXR and US are both frequently used in the diagnosis of suspected intussusception as the clinical presentation is often variable.
286 children, 3 months-3 years of age who presented to a Pediatric Emergency department for suspected Intussusception and who had both 2-view AXR and US performed, indicates that ultra sound is superior to AXR as a screening tool to diagnose and exclude Intussusception.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care
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