Melanie Bodnar, Lani Lieberman, Valerie Arsenault, Philip Berardi, Jennifer Duncan, Debra Lane, Marianne Lavoie, Joanna McCarthy, Douglas Morrison, Nancy Robitaille, Nadine Shehata, Ann Wilson, Gwen Clarke
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The practice regarding the selection and preparation of red blood cells (RBCs) for intrauterine transfusion (IUT) is variable reflecting historical practice and expert opinion rather than evidence-based recommendations. The aim of this survey was to assess Canadian hospital blood bank practice with respect to red cell IUT. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A survey was sent to nine hospital laboratories known to perform red cell IUT. Questions regarding component selection, processing, foetal pre-transfusion testing, transfusion administration, documentation and traceability were assessed...
December 23, 2023: Vox Sanguinis