Table II.

Indications for transfusion of packed red blood cells in VLBW neonates according to haemoglobin levels (g/dL)^*.

Age (days)	Type of sample	Neonates receiving respiratory aid**	Neonates not receiving respiratory aid
1–7	Skin prick	≤11.5	≤10.0
	Central	≤10.4	≤9.0
8–14	Skin prick	≤10.0	≤8.5
	Central	≤9.0	≤7.7
≥15	Skin prick	≤8.5	≤7.5
	Central	≤7.7	≤6.8

Modified from Kirpalani et al. 2006⁴².

^*These recommendations are not valid in the case of major surgery, sepsis, shock, haemorrhage or symptoms suggestive of anaemia(tachycardia, tachypnoea).

^**Includes assisted ventilation, continuous positive-pressure ventilation, and administration of free-flowing oxygen.