Abstract
Blood transfusion is an essential component in modern healthcare. Blood being an irreplaceable resource needs to be appropriately utilized with preferably minimal or zero percent wastage. Only one third of required blood units are collected in a Northern Tanzania Hospital, demanding the need for zero rate of discard of blood and blood products. This study aimed to determine the rate and reasons for discarding blood and blood products at Northern Zone Blood Transfusion Centre in Tanzania. From the current study the discard rate of blood and blood component units was 2.48% and the main reason for discarding blood and blood components was Transfusion Transmitted infections, followed by plasma prepared after 24 hours of collection of blood. . Furthermore, the common discarded blood product was packed red blood cells in Northern Tanzania.
Highlights
Blood transfusion service is the process of transferring blood or blood-based products from an individual into the circulatory system of another [1]
From the current study the discard rate of blood and blood component units was 2.48% and the main reason for discarding blood and blood components was Transfusion Transmitted infections, followed by plasma prepared after 24 hours of collection of blood
A total 20,314 blood bags which were collected from donors during the study period, 3282 units were separated into components and rest 17,033 units were kept as whole blood units and a total 504 (2.48%) blood bags units out of 20,314 units were discarded
Summary
Blood transfusion service is the process of transferring blood or blood-based products from an individual into the circulatory system of another [1]. Blood transfusion is carried out between two identical blood groups. This potentially lifesaving process can help to replace blood lost due to surgery or injury help if a disorder prevents your body from production of blood or some of your blood’s components correctly. The goal of Blood Transfusion Service should be to provide effective blood and blood products, which are as safe as possible and sufficient to meet patients’ need [3]. Variable Gender Male Female Age. 18-35 36-55 >55 Total Frequency Percent. Variable Frequency Blood unit group A B AB O More than three quarter of all participants 9,954 (49%) were aged between and years followed by 6,886(33.9%) who were aged to 55 years, 3,475(17.1%) were greater than 55 years.
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