Table 4 Comparison of RBCs wastage between the routine (adult pack) and new suggested transfusion practice (Pedi-Packs) for neonates

Volume of wasted RBCs per transfusion^a

 Adult pack 250 ml

250–20 = 230 ml (230 ml/250 ml = 92%)

 Pediatric pack 250 ml

62.5–20 = 42.5 ml (42.5 ml/62.5 ml = 68%)

volume of wasted RBCs per neonate^a

 Adult pack 250 ml

4 × 230 ml = 920 ml

 Pediatric pack 250 ml

4 × 42.5 ml = 170 ml