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Polycythemia in the newborn.

Amit Upadhyay1, Rajiv Aggarwal, Ashok K Deorari

  • 1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 6, 2002
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Polycythemia, a condition with high hematocrit (HCT) over 65%, increases blood viscosity and can cause hypo-perfusion. Screening is vital for high-risk newborns to manage symptomatic or asymptomatic cases.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Polycythemia is defined as a venous hematocrit exceeding 65%.
  • Blood viscosity increases exponentially with hematocrit above 65%, potentially leading to hypo-perfusion.
  • Neonatal hematocrit peaks around 2 hours post-birth and declines thereafter.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define polycythemia and its association with blood viscosity and clinical manifestations.
  • To outline the etiology and screening protocols for polycythemia in newborns.
  • To provide management guidelines for symptomatic and asymptomatic polycythemia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on polycythemia definition, viscosity, and etiology.
  • Analysis of clinical features associated with hyperviscosity.
  • Development of screening and management guidelines for at-risk infants.

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Main Results:

  • A near-linear relationship exists between viscosity and hematocrit up to 65%, becoming exponential thereafter.
  • Polycythemia etiology includes intrauterine hypoxia and fetal-to-fetal transfusion.
  • Hyperviscosity symptoms can impact all organ systems, necessitating screening in high-risk newborns.

Conclusions:

  • Polycythemia requires careful monitoring and management in newborns.
  • Screening high-risk infants for polycythemia is crucial for early detection and intervention.
  • Established guidelines aid in managing both symptomatic and asymptomatic polycythemia.