Blood transfusion trends in obstetrics and gynaecology: an Uttar Pradesh government medical college-based study
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20242224Keywords:
Anemia, Blood components, Blood transfusionAbstract
Background: Blood transfusion holds utmost importance in comprehensive obstetric care and Gynaecology. The present study has been done to evaluate the indications of blood transfusion in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
Methods: The retrospective observational study was conducted between April 2023 to April 2024 in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College, Saharanpur.
Results: A total of 257 units of Blood was transfused between April 2023 to April 2024 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. 60.6% transfusion were in age group 21-30 years. 48.26% transfusion were in hemoglobin 7-9 gm/dl. Most common blood group transfused was B positive 40.79% and 85.2% transfusion were packed red blood cell, 84.07% had single unit blood transfusion, 57.25% had transfusion for anemia in pregnancy, 36.84% transfusion were for abnormal uterine bleeding.
Conclusions: Prevalence of anemia in reproductive age group is an important reason for blood transfusion in obstetrics and gynaecology. Hence emphasis should be to treat anemia through drugs to reduce unnecessary transfusion especially single unit transfusion.
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