Cost Reduction of Preoperative Blood Preparation and Blood Usage in Elective Neurosurgery Patients in Ratchaburi Hospital

Authors

  • Sittiporn Deetayart, M.D. Division of Anesthesia,  Ratchaburi Hospital

Keywords:

type and screen, C/T ratio, crossmatch for elective neurosurgery

Abstract

Objective : To determine the efficacy of blood ordering and cost reduction of preoperative blood preparation in elective neurosurgery patients.

Methods : Consecutive elective neurosurgery from 1 June 2013 to 31 May 2014 were identified retrospectively using an anesthetic record and post anesthesia care unit (PACU) record. Preoperative cross match status and blood transfusion (C/T) ratio and blood usage parameters (transfusion probability; %T and transfusion index; Ti) were calculated.

Results : There were 246 patients undergone neurosurgery. The data showed 245 units of pack red cell were prepared for 137 patients. Only 27 units of the prepared blood were used for the 20 patient. The cross match to transfusion ratio (C/T ratio) was 9.07, transfusion probability (%T) was 14.6 and transfusion index (Ti) was 0.2. The total expense for the blood preparation was 53,430 baht, while the expense of the actual transfused blood was 10,530 baht.

Conclusion : This study shows the over ordering blood for elective neurosurgery. Blood should be typed and screened preoperatively and cross matched only when clinically indicated to minimize inappropriate request and expenditure, and to improve blood stock management.

Author Biography

Sittiporn Deetayart, M.D., Division of Anesthesia,  Ratchaburi Hospital

Thai Board of Anesthesia

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2018-04-21

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Deetayart S. Cost Reduction of Preoperative Blood Preparation and Blood Usage in Elective Neurosurgery Patients in Ratchaburi Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Apr. 21 [cited 2026 Jan. 1];34(1):26-34. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/119473

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