When to treat polycythemia in a newborn infant?

Date First Published:
July 30, 2013
Last Updated:
July 30, 2013
Report by:
Dr Vadivelam Murthy, Consultant Neonatologist (Royal London Hospital, Bart\\\'s Health)
Search checked by:
Dr Brindha , Royal London Hospital, Bart\\\'s Health
Three-Part Question:
In a [newborn infant less than 7days old with polycythemia(PCV greater than 65%)] are [dilutional exchange transfusion necessary] in improving long term out comes]