ascorbic-acid and Anemia--Neonatal

The cause of the Premature Infant Anemia (PIA) is mainly an insufficient erythropoiesis, a shorter mean-life of the red cells and in increased hemolysis. On these basis of prophylaxis has been attempted by treating newborns with folic acid, alpha-tocopherol and vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C. 208 premature babies have been treated (birth weight higher than 1750 nr. 171; birth weight less than 1750 nr. 37). Several parameters have been evaluated: weight gain, erythrocyte and reticulocyte count, jaundice occurrence and number of transfusions needed. The results on the blood parameters was good for the small babies group and sufficient for the others. Differences have been observed between the two groups for the occurrence of jaundice and transfusions.

Topics: Anemia, Neonatal; Ascorbic Acid; Body Weight; Erythrocyte Count; Erythropoiesis; Folic Acid; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Jaundice, Neonatal; Vitamin B Complex; Vitamin E