Efficacy of Double Volume Exchange Transfusion in Term Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia Due to Abo Incompatibility
Muhammad Adnan Zafar, Nousheen Fatima, Sana Sarwar, Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Sajid, Zahid Mehmood
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ABSTRACT
Objectives: To
determine the efficacy of double volume exchange transfusion in term neonates
with hyperbilirubinemia due to ABO incompatibility.
Materials and Methods: This
was a descriptive case series study conducted in the Neonatal Unit, Department
of Pediatrics, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan from 30-09-2016
to 29-12-2017.
Results: Total
cases were 87, out of which 47 (54.02%) were males with a mean age of 4.32±1.51
days. The efficacy of double exchange transfusion was seen in 28 (32.18%)
cases.
Conclusion: The
efficacy of double volume exchange is seen in 28 (32.18%) out of 87 cases and
it is significantly high in cases when the exchange is done within the first 3
days of birth (p= 0.01).
Keywords: ABO incompatibility, hyperbilirubinemia, double
volume exchange transfusion