Hb content-based transfusion policy successfully reduces the number of RBC units transfused

Arslan O., TOPRAK S. K., Arat M., Kayalak Y.

TRANSFUSION, vol.44, no.4, pp.485-488, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2004.03225.x
  • Journal Name: TRANSFUSION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.485-488
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BACKGROUND: RBC transfusions should be based on Hb content of the products instead of units. As high as a 50-percent difference in Hb content can be encountered between two units. In this study, 500 mL of whole blood (WB)-generated RBCs according to their total Hb content was used to decrease the number of units ordered by using a new software called Hemosoft.