Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1990 Jun;7(1):133-144. 10.12701/yujm.1990.7.1.133.

Analysis of Surgical Blood Use in Operation at YUMC

• Kim CS
• Kim KD
• Kim DC

• KMID: 2377315
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1990.7.1.133

Abstract

This study was performed to guide the effective utilization of blood and optimal blood ordering schedule for various elective surgeries, based on the analysis of 1,462 transfused surgical procedures and 5,933 blood units transfused during operation in the period of two years through January, 197 to December, 1988 at Yeungnam University Hospital. The frequency of transfusion, and mean transfused units were evaluated and recommended blood unit for each surgical procedure was proposed. We assure that the successful establishment of this guideline can lead to substantial monetary saving, reduced blood outdating, and a decreased blood bank workload with a more appropriate allocation of the technician's time and effort.

Keyword

Optimal blood ordering schedule; surgical blood use

MeSH Terms

Appointments and Schedules
Blood Banks