@article{10.11648/j.jgo.20251304.12,
  author = {Houda Nasser Rashid Al Yaqoubi and Noureen Waleem and Neeru Arora and Mariden Catley Lazaro and Mary Grace Pascua Joaquin and Badriya Ali Al Alawi and Vinod Arora and Said Al Sawafi and Farah Khan and Hira Saleem},
  title = {Blood Transfusion Practices in Obstetrics & Gynecology - A 3-Year Retrospective Study at Ibri Regional Hospital, Oman
},
  journal = {Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics},
  volume = {13},
  number = {4},
  pages = {70-75},
  doi = {10.11648/j.jgo.20251304.12},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jgo.20251304.12},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.jgo.20251304.12},
  abstract = {Blood transfusion is a critical intervention in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly for managing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), and anemia. Optimizing transfusion practices is essential to minimize risks and improve resource utilization. To evaluate transfusion patterns, indications, and appropriateness in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Ibri Regional Hospital, Oman, over a 3-year period. This retrospective observational study analyzed 422 transfusion cases (226 obstetric, 196 gynecologic) from January 2020 to December 2022. Data on patient demographics, transfusion indications, hemoglobin levels, blood component use, crossmatch-to-transfusion (C/T) ratio, and adverse reactions were extracted from medical and blood bank records. Descriptive statistics were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics. The results showed overall transfusion rate was 3.28%. Obstetric hemorrhage (66.8%), primarily PPH (80.1%), and anemia (33.1%) were the leading obstetric indications. In gynecology, Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) (48.5%) and early pregnancy complications (27.0%) predominated. The C/T ratio was 7.98, indicating inefficient blood utilization. Single-unit packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions were common (51.2%), and adverse reactions occurred in 0.94% of cases. Senior physicians made 96% of transfusion decisions, with informed consent documented in 60% of cases. While transfusion practices align with international standards, the high C/T ratio suggests a need for improved blood ordering protocols. Enhanced anemia management, patient blood management (PBM) strategies, and mandatory consent documentation are recommended to optimize transfusion practices.},
 year = {2025}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Blood Transfusion Practices in Obstetrics & Gynecology - A 3-Year Retrospective Study at Ibri Regional Hospital, Oman

AU  - Houda Nasser Rashid Al Yaqoubi
AU  - Noureen Waleem
AU  - Neeru Arora
AU  - Mariden Catley Lazaro
AU  - Mary Grace Pascua Joaquin
AU  - Badriya Ali Al Alawi
AU  - Vinod Arora
AU  - Said Al Sawafi
AU  - Farah Khan
AU  - Hira Saleem
Y1  - 2025/08/13
PY  - 2025
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jgo.20251304.12
DO  - 10.11648/j.jgo.20251304.12
T2  - Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
JF  - Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
JO  - Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
SP  - 70
EP  - 75
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2376-7820
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jgo.20251304.12
AB  - Blood transfusion is a critical intervention in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly for managing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), and anemia. Optimizing transfusion practices is essential to minimize risks and improve resource utilization. To evaluate transfusion patterns, indications, and appropriateness in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Ibri Regional Hospital, Oman, over a 3-year period. This retrospective observational study analyzed 422 transfusion cases (226 obstetric, 196 gynecologic) from January 2020 to December 2022. Data on patient demographics, transfusion indications, hemoglobin levels, blood component use, crossmatch-to-transfusion (C/T) ratio, and adverse reactions were extracted from medical and blood bank records. Descriptive statistics were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics. The results showed overall transfusion rate was 3.28%. Obstetric hemorrhage (66.8%), primarily PPH (80.1%), and anemia (33.1%) were the leading obstetric indications. In gynecology, Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) (48.5%) and early pregnancy complications (27.0%) predominated. The C/T ratio was 7.98, indicating inefficient blood utilization. Single-unit packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions were common (51.2%), and adverse reactions occurred in 0.94% of cases. Senior physicians made 96% of transfusion decisions, with informed consent documented in 60% of cases. While transfusion practices align with international standards, the high C/T ratio suggests a need for improved blood ordering protocols. Enhanced anemia management, patient blood management (PBM) strategies, and mandatory consent documentation are recommended to optimize transfusion practices.
VL  - 13
IS  - 4
ER  - 

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