TITLE:
Survey on Blood Transfusion Practices among Medical and Paramedical Staff in the Pediatric Unit of the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakesh, Morocco
AUTHORS:
Kaoutar Danaoui, Widad Lahmini, Mounir Bourrous
KEYWORDS:
Blood Transfusion, Healthcare Personnel, Transfusion Safety, Post-Transfusion Incidents, Morocco, Hemovigilance
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.14 No.2,
March
14,
2024
ABSTRACT: Blood transfusion is a
complex activity, involving many actors. As a high-risk activity, it
necessitates the implementation of specific methods for effective control. The
safety of blood transfusion is significantly influenced by the beliefs of
healthcare workers and organizational factors, constituting two major considerations. We conducted a cross-sectional,
descriptive, and analytical survey to examine the knowledge and
practices related to transfusion among the
medical and paramedical staff at the Pediatric Department (Mother-Child) of CHU Mohammed VI from September 1, 2022, to
December 31, 2022. Among the
135 staff members interviewed, only 41% had received training in blood
transfusion. A majority (65.2%) of the staff noted that a mismatch in
cross-matching led to transfusion complications. Two-thirds (66.7%) identified chills as the primary clinical sign of
potential accidents. Regarding elements
to monitor during a reaction, hemolysis (78.5%) and temperature (76.3%)
were most commonly mentioned. Surprisingly, more than half (53.3%) of the personnel interviewed did not conduct
post-transfusion monitoring. This survey
highlighted significant deficiencies in knowledge and practices related to
transfusion. To address these issues, we recommend implementing guidelines and
providing tailored training for the staff, aiming to rectify these deficiencies
and enhance overall practices.