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Kamel Bengayed1, Abdelmajid Hafien2

  • 1Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, LR18SP05 research laboratory, Maternity and Neonatology Centre of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia.

La Tunisie Medicale
|July 10, 2024
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Healthcare personnel show knowledge gaps in blood transfusion practices, particularly concerning fresh frozen plasma thawing and pretransfusion bedside testing. Periodic training is essential to improve patient safety in transfusion medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Clinical Practice
  • Transfusion Medicine

Background:

  • Blood transfusion is a critical aspect of daily clinical practice.
  • Transfusion procedures are governed by strict safety regulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the transfusion knowledge of healthcare professionals.
  • Identify areas for improvement in transfusion practices.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study utilizing anonymous surveys.
  • Involved anesthesiology residents, surgery residents, interns, anesthesiologists, and nurses.
  • Data collected between January 1 and February 29, 2020.

Main Results:

  • While 94.9% knew red blood cells require refrigeration, knowledge on warming and transfusion times varied (58.2% vs. 31.6%).
Keywords:
TransfusionTunisiahemovigilancetransfusion safetyultimate bedside test

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  • 85% knew fresh frozen plasma (FFP) needs freezing, but thawing times showed discrepancies (59.7% vs. 38.3%).
  • Pretransfusion bedside testing knowledge was incomplete, with 84.4% knowing it requires two personnel, but only 40.8% accurately describing the test.

    • Conclusions:

    • Significant knowledge deficits were identified among healthcare personnel regarding blood product management and transfusion procedures.
    • There is a clear need for regular training courses to enhance transfusion safety and efficacy.