Transfusion-associated necrotising enterocolitis in very low birth weight babies: transfusion and feeding practices in two neonatal units in Bloemfontein, Free State

Abstract

The study examines the link between red blood cell transfusion and transfusion-associated necrotising enterocolitis in very low birthweight neonates. It highlights the need for evidence-based feeding protocols to reduce transfusion-associated necrotising enterocolitis risk during transfusions. It calls for standardised clinical guidelines to improve neonatal outcomes and lower necrotising enterocolitis and transfusion-associated necrotising enterocolitis incidence.