Blood Transfusion in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Retrospective Analysis in Government Naseerullah Babar Hospital Peshawar

Nadia Kashif; Aneela Ambreen; Afshan Ahsan

doi:10.37762/jgmds.9-1.141

Authors

Nadia Kashif Jinnah Medical College
Aneela Ambreen Kabir Medical College
Afshan Ahsan Khyber Girls Medical College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37762/jgmds.9-1.141

Keywords:

Blood Transfusion, Blood Components, Obstetrical Hemorrhage

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

To evaluate the indications of blood transfusion in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Government NaseerUllah Khan Babar Memorial Hospital.

METHODOLOGY:

This retrospective observational study was performed on indoor gynecology and obstetrics patients for the period of one year, a total of 100 patients were included in this study that received blood transfusion. Samples were collected by non-random convenience sampling after getting approval from the hospital ethical committee. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20.

RESULTS:

In this study a total of 100 patients who received blood transfusion were analyzed, out of 100 patients 78% of patients received transfusion due to obstetrical causes and 22% patients got transfused for gynecological causes. Most common blood group transfused was B+ and O+ and mean hemoglobin level at which patients received blood transfusion was 9.7g/dl. Blood components preparation can provide components to treat two to three patients from a single donor. The use of packed cell transfusion should be promoted instead of whole blood transfusion that is not even needed in most of the cases.

CONCLUSION:

Blood transfusion practice has been used aggressively in gynecology and obstetrics in some cases even without proper indications. There is a need to modify this practice by correcting anemia through drugs to avoid the inappropriate use of blood. Use of blood components should be encouraged.

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Author Biographies

Aneela Ambreen, Kabir Medical College

Associate Professor Pediatrics

Afshan Ahsan, Khyber Girls Medical College

Co-ordinator Medical Education

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