OPTIMIZING BLOOD UTILIZATION: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF TRANSFUSION PRACTICES AND PATIENT OUTCOMES
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Keywords
Blood Transfusion, Blood Utilization, Transfusion Indications, Retrospective Study, Patient Management
Abstract
Background: Blood transfusion plays a critical role in patient care. Clinicians must have clear guidelines for blood use to prevent misuse, minimize unnecessary exposure to donor antigens, and reduce the risk of adverse reactions and transfusion-transmissible diseases.
Objective: To analyse the Transfusion Practices and Patient Outcomes for Optimizing Blood Utilization
Study design: A retrospective study
Place and Duration : This study was conducted in Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Hyderabad/Jamshoro from January 2023 to January 2024
Methodology: This study analysed the details of whole blood and blood components transfused over one month, correlating these with patient diagnoses and transfusion indications. Data were gathered from hospital records, including the blood bank and patient medical records. The information collected encompassed patient demographics (age, sex), diagnosis and clinical indications for transfusion, type and volume of blood components transfused (whole blood, packed red blood cells, platelets, plasma), the ward or department where the transfusion occurred, and the date and time of transfusion.
Results: A total of 250 blood units were administered, with whole blood being the most frequently used, followed by packed red blood cells. The surgical wards received the highest blood supply. Trauma patients, as well as those with malignancies and surgical needs, primarily required whole blood. Anemia emerged as the most common reason for blood product usage.
Conclusions: Regular assessment of blood component usage is essential for understanding and optimizing blood utilization patterns in hospitals.
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Mushtaque Ali Shah
Assistant Professor Paediatric Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Hyderabad/Jamshoro Pakistan
Ainey Razzak
Ainey Razzak, Senior Registrar Pediatrics, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Hyderabad/Jamshoro Pakistan
Faiza
Sindh Government Hospital, Hali Road, Hyderabad Pakistan.
Amanullah Lail
Assistant Professor Pediatrics, Dow University of Health Sciences, Dow Medical College Karachi Pakistan.
Ayesha Khatoon
Senior Registrar Pediatrics, Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry Pakistan
Bushra Memon
Dr Ruth K.M Pfau, Civil Hospital Karachi Pakistan