Analysis of Surgical Blood Use in Operation at YUMC.
10.12701/yujm.1990.7.1.133
- Author:
Chung Sook KIM
;
Kyung Dong KIM
;
Dae Chul KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Optimal blood ordering schedule;
surgical blood use
- MeSH:
Appointments and Schedules;
Blood Banks
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
1990;7(1):133-144
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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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.
