Meaning
neurodevelopmental impairment, anemia
SECONDARY, ANEMIA
The findings indicate that increases in Csat and Msat are associated with RBC transfusion and that Csat may be a useful target for improving survival without neurodevelopmental impairment in infants with various degrees of anemia.This secondary analysis of the TOP NIRS randomized clinical trial evaluates associations of red blood cell transfusion and low cerebral saturation with outcomes in preterm infants.