Why Do Premature Neonates Require Red Blood Cell Transfusions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why do premature neonates require red blood cell transfusions?

• A) Iatrogenic blood loss
• B) Hemoglobin F is being changed to hemoglobin A
• C) Insufficient erythropoiesis
• D) All of the above

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