The 'effects of transfusion thresholds on neurocognitive outcome of extremely low birth-weight infants (ETTNO)' study: Background, aims, and study protocol

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Abstract

Background: Infants with extremely low birth weight uniformly develop anemia of prematurity and frequently require red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs). Although RBCT is widely practiced, the indications remain controversial in the absence of conclusive data on the long-term effects of RBCT. Objectives: To summarize the current equipoise and to outline the study protocol of the 'Effects of Transfusion Thresholds on Neurocognitive Outcome of extremely low birth-weight infants (ETTNO)' study. Methods: Review of the literature and design of a large pragmatic randomized controlled trial of restrictive versus liberal RBCT guidelines enrolling 920 infants with birth weights of 400-999 g with long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up. Results and Conclusions: The results of ETTNO will provide definite data about the efficacy and safety of restrictive versus liberal RBCT guidelines in very preterm infants.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)301-305
Number of pages5
Journal Neonatology : fetal and neonatal research
Volume101
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2012
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 84862200768

Keywords

Keywords

  • Anemia of prematurity, treatment, Infant, preterm, Randomized controlled trial, Transfusion