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[Transfusion evaluation measured by a retrospective audit].

V Pinto1, F Fernández Fuertes, A Bárez

  • 1Servicio de Hematología y Hemoterapia, Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo.

Sangre
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Inappropriate blood transfusions were common, affecting over a third of patients and a quarter of requests. This led to unnecessary exposure to transfusion risks and wasted resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Blood transfusions are critical but carry inherent risks.
  • Optimizing transfusion practices is essential for patient safety and resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and causes of inappropriate transfusions.
  • To identify opportunities for improving transfusion appropriateness.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective audit of transfusion requests and units.
  • Analysis of transfusion indications and patient data.

Main Results:

  • 25.8% of transfusion requests were inappropriate.
  • Inappropriate transfusions affected 39.3% of patients and 23.3% of units.

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  • Common causes included non-indicated use of whole blood, fresh frozen plasma, and prophylactic platelet transfusions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Significant rates of inappropriate transfusions were identified.
    • Interventions are needed to reduce unnecessary transfusions and associated risks.