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Evaluation of micro erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis

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A simple, inexpensive method using standard hematocrit capillary tubes and blood obtained from heel prick to determine E.S.R. (micro E.S.R.) in newborns is described. Normal values for 75 neonates were obtained, and the usefulness of micro ESR as an indicator of neonatal septicemia was evaluated.

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  1. Neonatal Section, Department of Pediatrics, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, 110029, New Delhi

    S. N. Parida M.D., I. C. Verma M.R.C.P., M. B. Singh M.D. & S. Thomas M.D.

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Parida, S.N., Verma, I.C., Singh, M.B. et al. Evaluation of micro erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. Indian J Pediatr 47, 381–384 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02759832

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