Haemoglobin Levels in Premature Infants

Abstract

A study has been made of the trend of haemoglobin concentrations during the first three months of life in 22 healthy premature infants. All estimations have been made with an M.R.C. photometer on venous samples. Some possible sources of error are discussed. The results are compared with readings obtained from 17 healthy full-term infants and with those of some other workers. Some comments are made on the place of blood transfusion in the treatment of the early anaemia of prematurity.