Demographic and clinical profile of blood transfusion recipients of a tertiary care hospital

Abstract

Background: Periodic review and evaluation of the transfusion practices is essential to ensure a quality blood bank services.Aims and Objectives: To study the demographic and clinical characteristics of blood transfusion recipients in the tertiary care hospital.Materials and methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study carried out in the blood bank of a tertiary care hospital where the received requisition forms were reviewed for a period of three years (2015-2018).Results: Of the 10072 transfusion requisition recipients, majority, 6133(60.9%) were females and 4996(49.6%) belonged to the age group 18-40years of age. Major indications for transfusion were 4588(45.6%) need during surgeries followed by 3331(33.1%) for hematological conditions and 595(5.9%) were emergency transfusionsConclusion: It is essential for all stakeholders involved in the transfusion should be aware of the characteristics of the transfusion recipients, their indications for the transfusions and standard guidelines for transfusion to ensure a quality transfusion services.