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What is the recommended standard daily dose of iron for VLBW infants?
What is the recommended standard daily dose of iron for VLBW infants?
- 1-2 mg/kg/d
- 4-5 mg/kg/d
- 6-7 mg/kg/d
- 2-3 mg/kg/d (correct)
At what age should iron supplementation ideally start for VLBW infants to reduce the need for blood transfusions?
At what age should iron supplementation ideally start for VLBW infants to reduce the need for blood transfusions?
- ~2–3 weeks (correct)
- ~4–8 weeks
- ~1 week
- ~6 weeks
Which factor is associated with lower mortality and lower risk of intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants?
Which factor is associated with lower mortality and lower risk of intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants?
- Early umbilical cord clamping
- High-dose erythropoietin
- Delayed umbilical cord clamping (correct)
- Standard iron supplementation
What does ferritin concentration of 300–350 µg/L indicate in terms of iron status?
What does ferritin concentration of 300–350 µg/L indicate in terms of iron status?
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Which biomarker is not useful for assessing iron status in patients with ongoing inflammation or liver disease?
Which biomarker is not useful for assessing iron status in patients with ongoing inflammation or liver disease?
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How does the use of erythropoietin impact the need for red blood cell transfusions in preterm infants?
How does the use of erythropoietin impact the need for red blood cell transfusions in preterm infants?
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