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Partial Exchange Transfusion (Polycythemia)

Volume of whole blood to remove (replaced with crystalloid) to correct neonatal polycythemia.

Written for clinicians. If you're a parent or patient, don't act on these numbers — talk to your child's doctor.

Inputs

FieldUnitNotes
Weight g 600–4000
Gestation
Initial hematocrit % 42–65
Goal hematocrit % target 50–55

FAQ

What is the Partial Exchange Transfusion (Polycythemia)?

Volume of whole blood to remove (replaced with crystalloid) to correct neonatal polycythemia.

What inputs does the Partial Exchange Transfusion (Polycythemia) need?

Weight (g), Gestation, Initial hematocrit (%), Goal hematocrit (%).

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Partial Exchange Transfusion for Neonatal Polycythemia

How to calculate the whole-blood volume to remove in partial exchange transfusion for neonatal polycythemia using the hematocrit-ratio formula, with a worked example.

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