Current practice of iron prophylaxis in preterm and low birth weight neonates: A survey among Italian Neonatal Units

Background: Preterm babies are at high risk of iron deficiency. Methods: We investigated current practices regarding iron prophylaxis in preterm and low birth weight newborns among Local Neonatal Units (LNUs, n = 74) and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs, n = 20) of three Italian Regions (Piemont...

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Main Authors: Emilia Parodi, Anna Ferrero, Barbara Perrone, Paola Saracco, Maria Teresa Giraudo, Daniela Regoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957217300086
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