An Analytical Study of Discarded Units of Whole Blood and its Components in a Blood Bank at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Vadodara

Ashu Dogra,Devanshi Gosai

doi:10.34257/gjmrcvol20is2pg11

Abstract

Background: Blood is precious and there is no alternative for human blood. Proper utilization as well as rationale use of blood is necessary with minimal discarding of blood units and implementing various interventions that can be used to optimize blood and its components use by training and education. Aim: An analytical study of discarded units of whole blood and its components in a blood bank at a Tertiary care hospital in vadodara. Study designs and methods: Data on the number of discarded whole blood units and its components, reasons for discard, number of blood components processed as well as the number of collected blood units were obtained from blood bank records and registers. The data obtained was analyzed. Results: The total number of blood units collected from Jan 2016 to Dec 2018 was 13249 from which 36447 units of components were prepared. The total number of discarded whole blood units and its components was 5097.

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The total number of blood units collected from Jan value
Properly implemented blood transfusion policies, training of staff notification of permanently deferred donors will help in discarding less number of blood bags from collected units
Inclusion criteria: After complete Medical history and brief clinical examination by medical officer, Blood donors fulfilling WHO criteria for donor selection are included in present study

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Introduction

Blood Transfusion services play a significant role in Patient management. A well organized and efficient Blood transfusion services is a prerequisite for better patient care, which could contribute towards the development of health care in the. A Number of units of various components discarded and the reason for discard. Data Analysis a requirement of blood after every 2 second, and policies should be made about more judicious use of blood. Both medical and surgical specialists require a steady supply of blood from healthy voluntary blood donors. Rational use of blood and its components is the need of hour, since each unit is precious.

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