IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-2-18008 Original Research Paper STUDY OF PLATELET AUDIT IN CPR HOSPITAL, KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA. MUKUL KULKARNI Dr. DR.RAVINDRA RAMTEKE Dr. February 2019 8 2 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Platelet transfusion is an important treatment modality for prevention and treatment of bleeding. This study is aimed at assessing the preparation, utilization and discard of platelets in our hospital.

 

MATERIALS AND METHODS 

We have done a retrospective study in Department of Blood Transfusion at CPR Hospital, Kolhapur, for a period of 4 months from 1st July to 31st October 2018. In this study appropriate utilisation, major users and expiry rates were analysed.

 

RESULTS

A total of 4119 whole blood units were collected, of which 3990 units were separated into components. Of these 1410 platelets were prepared; 444 platelet requisitions were received for 97 patients at our blood bank. Major users were CABG patients followed by patients of acute febrile illness (AFI), which together accounted for 33.4%. Expiry rate was found to be 57.5%

 

CONCLUSION

Regular audit of blood and blood components is must so necessary measures can be taken to increase appropriate and proper use of blood and blood components.