Neonatal Partial Exchange for Polycythemia
Estimates the volume of whole blood to remove and volume of crystalloid to infuse in neonatal polycythemia.
This dosing tool is intended to assist with calculation, not to provide comprehensive or definitive drug information. Always double-check dosing of any drug and consult your institution's blood bank or a pharmacist as necessary.
Advice
The partial exchange procedure should be performed by an experienced clinical team member according to institutional policies. Replacement by crystalloid should be utilized to avoid an increased risk of NEC.