Neonatal blood transfusion practices in India: a nationwide survey of clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood transfusion, a vital procedure in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), also poses risks such as necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and death. We conducted a nationwide survey to evaluate current neonatal transfusion practices among clinicians in India.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey with a structured 23-item questionnaire was conducted online using Google Forms during February 2024. The questionnaire covered key elements of transfusion practices, including threshold, dosing, and duration of blood product administration. Five hundred forty clinicians working in NICUs across India were invited to participate in the survey.

Results

Responses were received from 368 clinicians, most of whom practice in Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Ca

SUBMITTER: Kolkur KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668949 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature