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Tolerance of Anemia in Pediatrics - SABM - Patient Blood ...

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<strong>Blood</strong> Transfusion for Severe <strong>Anemia</strong> <strong>in</strong>Children <strong>in</strong> a Kenyan Hospital• Retro (‟98-99) and Pro (‟99-00)• 15% <strong>of</strong> admission had Hb < 5 gm%• MR 8% regardless <strong>of</strong> transfusions (65%)• Respiratory Distress MR odds 5.3, Tr 4.1• Prostration MR odds 22.8, Tr 5Mike English et al. The Lancet, Vol 359, February 9, 2002.

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