Blood Transfusion Practices in Obstetrics: Our Experience

Abstract

Objectives: To ascertain and analyze the indications for transfusion of blood components in obstetric practice at our center. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted to analyze the various indications for transfusion of blood components in a tertiary care hospital. Results: 1.3% of all obstetric patients from our center had blood components transfusion during the study period. Postpartum hemorrhage, placental causes and anemia are the commonest causes for need of transfusion in obstetric practice.