Abstract

The present study was observational analytical study carried out in a teaching hospital from July 2014 to December 2015. Total transfusions carried out were 10358 in this study period of 18 months. These total transfusions were further analyzed into whole blood and component use. PCV was the most commonly used component for anemia patients as well as for thalassemic patients. All cryoprecipitate transfused during study were utilized by Medicine department for hemophiliac patients. Total 3619 transfusions, were carried out in medicine department during study period. No whole blood was transfused in radiotherapy department during study period. Along with decrease in use of whole blood, PCV use was significantly increased for transfusions. Significant finding noted during study period, Platelet use for transfusion was slightly reduced with increase in FFP transfusions.

Key words: Blood components, Blood transfusion, Blood transfusion, Immunization