Use of peripheral vessels for exchange transfusion

During a five and a half year period, exchange transfusions were performed through the peripheral vessels in 201 of the 214 infants (94%) who required either double volume or partial plasma exchange transfusions. Peripheral vessel exchange transfusion is simple, practicable, and safe with few compli...

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 1990-07, Vol.65 (7 Spec No), p.676-678
Main Authors: Fok, T F, So, L Y, Leung, K W, Wong, W, Feng, C S, Tsang, S S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bilirubin - blood
Catheterization, Peripheral
Catheters
Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood - methods
Hemoglobins - analysis
Hemolysis
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Jaundice, Neonatal - blood
Jaundice, Neonatal - therapy
Medical instruments
Pediatrics
Retrospective Studies
Transfusion
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Summary:During a five and a half year period, exchange transfusions were performed through the peripheral vessels in 201 of the 214 infants (94%) who required either double volume or partial plasma exchange transfusions. Peripheral vessel exchange transfusion is simple, practicable, and safe with few complications. Technical difficulties in catheterizing the peripheral artery and vein may be overcome by using a 24 gauge catheter, which causes no more catheter induced haemolysis than standard umbilical catheters.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.65.7_Spec_No.676