A STUDY ON APPROPRIATENESS OF PACKED RED BLOOD CELLS TRANSFUSION IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Blood is scarce resource that can be used for saving lives. The goal is to provide this resource appropriately for the specific deficiencies. The main aim of the study was to assess the appropriateness of packed red blood cells in various departments of a tertiary care hospital.METHODS: A total of 1000 patients were included in the study. A structured excel sheet was made to analyze the various parameters that indicate the appropriateness of PRBC Transfusion. Statistical analysis was done using statistical software.RESULTS: The study showed that there was quite higher rate of appropriateness in the transfusion. Out of 1000 patients who had undergone transfusion of 1-unit PRBC,952 transfusions were appropriate in which 776 episodes were considered appropriate as the hemoglobin levels are less than or equals to 8gm/dl. Hence, a total of 95.2% of transfusion was appropriate.CONCLUSIONS: The overall rate of appropriate PRBC transfusion was quite higher 95.2%. Continuous medical education and practices among doctors and staff can maintain this rate and help in providing quality services to patients.