A neonate delivered at 38 weeks of gestation with a bih weight of 2.2 kg develops intolerance to feed /abdominal distension on second day. Physical examination is unremarkable. Sepsis screen is negative. PCV is observed to be 72%. Which of the following represents the best management option?
Correct Answer: Paial Exchange Transfusion
Description: Neonate mentioned in the case is suffering from neonatal polycythemia. Long term complications of neonatal polycythemia can be prevented by treating symptomatic children with paial exchange transfusion of blood. Ref: Neurology in Clinical Practice: The neurological disorders - Page 1108; Blueprints pediatrics By Bradley S. Marino, Katie Snead Fine, Julia A. McMillan, Page 183.
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