[Explanation and interpretation of the compilation of neonatal blood transfusion in the national health standard "Guideline for pediatric transfusion"]

Abstract

In order to guide clinical blood transfusion practices for pediatric patients, the National Health Commission has released the health standard "Guideline for pediatric transfusion" (WS/T 795-2022). Considering the physiological particularities of the neonatal period, blood transfusion practices for neonates are more complex than those for other children, the guidelines include a separate chapter dedicated to neonatal blood transfusion. This paper interprets the background and evidence for the compilation of the neonatal blood transfusion provisions, hoping to aid in the understanding and implementation of the neonatal blood transfusion section of the guidelines.

Keywords: Anemia; Blood transfusion; Hemolytic disease of the newborn; Neonate; Thrombocytopenia.