Naslov
The use of a World Health Organization Transfusion Basic Information Sheet to evaluate transfusion practice in Croatia

Autori
Skodlar, J. ; Štimac, Davor ; Majerić-Kogler, Višnja ; Doughty, H. ; Sibinga, C.S.

Izvornik
Vox sanguinis (0042-9007) 89 (2005), 2; 86-91

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
WHO; transfusion; blood; Basic Information Sheet; blood transfusion; clinical practice; evaluation

Sažetak
Background and objectives were to assess the feasibility of using the World Health Organization (WHO) Transfusion Basic Information Sheet as a bedside tool for data collection and assessing transfusion practice. Eight hundred and twenty-two forms were completed, capturing data on 59·7% of transfusion episodes. Completion of data fields was > 80%, except for the clinician's transfusion targets that were documented in only 58·5% of cases. Twenty per cent of patients received single red cell unit transfusions. The Basic Information Sheet can be incorporated into bedside clinical practice. We have identified the need to encourage clinicians to determine and document their transfusion targets before prescribing blood components.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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