Guidelines for blood utilization review

L. Stehling, N. L C Luban, K. C. Anderson, M. H. Sayers, A. Long, S. Attar, S. F. Leitman, S. A. Gould, M. S. Kruskall, L. T. Goodnough, D. M. Hines

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Abstract

Hospitals are required by accrediting agencies to perform blood utilization review. Specific areas that must be addressed are the ordering, distribution, handling, dispensing, and administration of blood components. Monitoring the effects of transfusion on patients is also required. The format of the review process and the criteria for appropriate blood utilization must be developed by each institution. This article provides examples of areas that can be reviewed and procedures that may be used. However, the suggested laboratory values must not be interpreted as defining indications or criteria for transfusion. Each transfusion committee, or its equivalent, is responsible for developing its own institutional blood utilization procedures and audit criteria. Review and approval by the medical staff prior to implementation are essential. The procedures must also be reviewed and revised on a regular basis. 1994 AABB

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)438-448
Number of pages11
JournalTransfusion
Volume34
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Hematology

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