Cord blood Hemoglobin and Red Blood Cell Indices in Term, Term IUGR and Preterm Babies in Northern Kerala – A comparative study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Cord blood Hemoglobin and Red Blood Cell Indices are frequently done in newborn babies as a part of routine evaluation. About one third babies are born pre term in India. Objectives: This study was undertaken to establish the reference values of Hemoglobin & Red blood cell indices among Term babies with normal birth weight, Term Intra uterine growth restricted babies (Term IUGR) and preterm babies, and to compare the values each other to find out any significant difference. Materials and Methods: Umbilical cord sample were taken from 210 babies, 70 of them belongs to each group, Hemoglobin and Red Blood Cell Indices detected. The data obtained was analyzed with SPSS version 16. Results and Conclusion: Mean Hb and haematocrit values were lowest in preterm babies and highest for term IUGR babies. There is statistically significant increase in RBC countas as the gestational age increases. There is further increase in RBC count in term IUGR babies. MCV and MCH were more preterm babies when compared term babies. MCHC is more in preterm babies and significant increase in RDW in term IUGR babies. The reference values obtained can be used as background data for proper management of neonatal period
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Ashraf T. P
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