Fetal Hemoglobin Levels in Premature Newborns. Should we Reconsider Transfusion of Adult Donor Blood?

Study demonstrates that fetal hemoglobin levels in extremely premature newborns drop significantly after transfusion with adult donor blood, from 92% to 61% after one transfusion and 36% after two. Findings raise questions about whether maintaining higher fetal hemoglobin through alternative transfusion strategies could improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.