The relationship of blood group, blood components, and the age of patients with the degree of transfusion reaction at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo, Makassar, Indonesia

Abstract

Background: Transfusion is an additional therapy in the case of hematology and non-hematology. However, it can be detrimental due to its side effects ranging from mild to severe reactions. This study aimed to determine the relationship of blood types, blood components, and the age of patients with the degree of transfusion reaction. Methods: A retrospective study with secondary data of the patients experiencing transfusion reactions was conducted from January 2017 to December 2019. The population included all patients receiving a transfusion of blood products. The sample met the inclusion criteria, such as the medical records of patients who experienced transfusion reactions during and after the transfusion. The exclusion criteria were cryoprecipitate blood components. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 for Windows. Results: Among 228 subjects, there were a higher number (52.60%) of females than males (47.40%). The majority of patients ranged within 40-59 years old (52.70%). Most blood types were O (53.00%), while the dominant blood component was PRC (packed red cell) (50.30%). There was no significant relationship between blood types, blood components, and the age of patients with the degree of transfusion reaction (p>0.05).Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between blood types, blood components, and the age of patients with the degree of transfusion reaction.