Thesis Nina Houben
On 4 November 2026 (4:00 PM), Nina Houben expects to defend her PhD thesis 'Neonatal tranfusion practices in Europe: no small matter' at Leiden University
Promotores
Prof E Lopriore MD PhD and prof K Fijnvandraat MD PhD
Copromotor
SF Fustolo-Gunnink MD PhD
Venue
Academy Building, Leiden University
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Abstract (to follow)
Chapters
PART I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
General introduction and outline of the thesis
PART II. RED BLOOD CELL TRANSFUSION
Chapter 1
Red blood cell transfusion in European neonatal intensive care units, 2022-2023. abstract
Chapter 2
Blood loss due to diagnostic testing in extremely preterm infants in 22 European countries: a prospective observational study. abstract
Chapter 3
Oxygen affinity of fetal and adult hemoglobin in action: shifting our understanding of red blood cell transfusions in neonates. abstract
Chapter 4
Umbilical cord blood-derived red blood cell transfusion in extremely preterm infants: a prospective feasibility study.
PART III. PLATELET TRANSFUSION
Chapter 5
Platelet transfusion in neonatal intensive care units of 22 European countries: a prospective observational study. abstract
PART IV. PLASMA TRANSFUSION
Chapter 6
Plasma transfusions in neonatal intensive care units: a prospective observational study in 22 European countries. abstract
Chapter 7
Changes in the use of fresh-frozen plasma transfusions in preterm neonates: a single center experience. abstract
Chapter 8
Coagulation assay results at birth in preterm infants: a cohort study highlighting the relevance of local reference values for interpretation. abstract
PART V. BLOOD COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 9
The specifications of blood components for neonatal transfusion: a European study and critical review. abstract
PART VI. DISCUSSION AND SUMMARY
General discussion and future perspectives
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