We evaluated the safety and efficacy of a higher volume of whole blood ( @ ml/kg ; Tx@ : n = @ ) against the standard volume ( @ ml/kg ; Tx@ : n = @ ) in Ugandan children ( median age @ months ( interquartile range ( IQR ) @ to @ ) ) for @-hour anemia correction ( hemoglobin > @ g/dl : primary outcome ) and @-day survival .