Pediatric / neonatal PRBC transfusion volume
Pediatric PRBC transfusion volume for a desired hemoglobin rise: volume mL = weight x Hb rise x factor scaled by product hematocrit, also reported as mL/kg.
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Example
- Weight
- 3 kg (canonical)
- Desired hemoglobin rise
- 2 g/dL
- Product hematocrit
- Standard PRBC (~60%)
Result: PRBC transfusion volume 30 mL (10 mL/kg).
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What you enter
- Weight
- Desired hemoglobin rise (g/dL)
- Product hematocrit (%)
How this is calculated
New HV, et al. Guidelines on transfusion for fetuses, neonates and older children. Br J Haematol. 2016;175(5):784-828. Volume = desired Hb rise x weight x 3 / product-Hct fraction; usual band 10-15 mL/kg. Read the source ↗
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