Exploring the Characteristics of Infants That Influence Their Number of Transfusions Using a Multivariable Multiclassification Model: A Retrospective Study

Apgar scores at 1 min, 5 min, and 10 min may be preliminary predictive factors that could be used to implement early transfusion strategies for infants after birth. Because of the limitations of the data volume, variable selection, and model performance evaluation, further optimization and improvements are necessary to develop accurate blood transfusion prediction models for infants.