| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8734241 | Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal | 2017 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
- Mean pre-transfusion Hb was 8.8Â g/dl.
- 99% of blood was available on-site.
- Saline washing of red cells seems to be effective in controlling transfusion reactions.
- Rate of transfusion reactions was 0.7% without pre-medication.
- Low rates of transfusion-transmitted infections were seen.
- Voluntary blood donation may reduce transfusion transmitted infections.
- Median duration of entire day care stay was 8Â h (IQR 6-8).
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Authors
Rajat Kumar Agarwal, Amit Sedai, Kumari Ankita, Lalith Parmar, Rakesh Dhanya, Sunil Dhimal, Reshma Shriniwas, P. Sumithra, Hemanth V. Iyer, Ashwini Gowda, Pooja Gujjal, R. Pradeep, H. Pushpa, Suman Jain, Saroja Kondaveeti, J. Dasaratha Ramaiah,