Erythropoietin in the Management of Premature Infant Anemia

Patient Profile: Patient: Baby Emma Gestational Age at Birth: 29 weeks Birth Weight: 1,100 grams Neonatal History: Emma was born prematurely due to preterm labor. She required mechanical ventilation for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and received surfactant therapy. She also had a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) that was medically managed. Clinical Presentation: At 2 weeks … Continue reading Erythropoietin in the Management of Premature Infant Anemia