A Review of Two-year 2019-2020 Blood and Blood Component Used in Medical Center Hospital of Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Keywords:
Blood and blood component, Medical Center Hospital, Mae Fah Luang UniversityAbstract
Background: Medical Center Hospital of Mae Fah Luang University (MCH-MFU) was opened in December, 2018. It consists with 400 beds but currently initial operation is only 60 beds in 2 general wards and critical care unit. Blood and blood components usage review is a tool for quality monitoring and efficient management.
Objective: The study aimed to know utilization of blood and blood component in MCH-MFU during year 2019 and 2020. The information would guide the executive for the development of the hospital.
Methods: The primary data was collected and retrospectively analyzed. Data between year 2019 and 2020 was compared to see the increment of utilization.
Results: The proportion of blood groups showed that group B and O red blood cell components were mostly used. Increment of blood use was around 1- 2%.
Conclusion: Blood and blood components used in MCH-MFU during 2019-2020 were still low due to the hospital is not yet fully operating. The increment could demonstrate the increasing rate of blood component usage which supported estimation of future blood requirement. Cross match to transfusion ratio reflected appropriateness and improvement of clinical blood use.
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