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Transfusion practices and costs in dogs.

A Howard1, B Callan, M Sweeney

  • 1Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6010.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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Veterinary practices primarily source dog blood transfusions from borrowed or in-house donors, with significant variation in donor screening and crossmatching, impacting transfusion costs.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Small Animal Practice

Background:

  • Canine blood transfusions are critical for critically ill dogs.
  • Practices face challenges in sourcing and administering blood products.
  • Understanding current transfusion practices is essential for improving care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how small animal practices obtain donor blood for canine transfusions.
  • To determine the direct costs associated with administering blood transfusions.
  • To assess the impact of blood availability on managing critically ill dogs.

Main Methods:

  • A geographically stratified survey of 25 small-animal practices.
  • Practices administered at least six canine transfusions in the past 12 months.

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  • Data collected on blood sourcing, donor screening, costs, and management impact.

    • Main Results:

    • Primary blood sources were borrowed dogs (50%) or in-house donors (48%).
    • Significant variability existed in donor screening (36% performed no infectious disease/hematologic screening).
    • Transfusion costs ranged widely ($25–$300+), with 75% under $100; in-house donors increased costs.

    Conclusions:

    • Canine blood sourcing relies heavily on non-professional donors, with inconsistent screening protocols.
    • Cost-effectiveness varies, with dedicated in-house donors being more expensive.
    • Standardized screening and crossmatching practices are needed to optimize transfusion safety and efficacy.