Document Type
Article
Department
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine predictors of need for transfusion of blood and blood products and create a clinical predictive model to reduce indiscriminate use of blood products during surgery.
METHOD: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 485 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass surgery from January 2004 to December 2004 at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Independent predictors associated with transfusion were identified and a clinical prediction model developed.
RESULTS: The transfusion rate was 37.1%. A predictive model was created based on the presence of pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, low ejection fraction and recent/ongoing myocardial infarction.
CONCLUSION: The study identifies some predictors of need for blood transfusion in patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. However, prospective studies with a larger sample of patients are needed to determine other predictors and their applicability in patient selection across institutions.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Shoukat, S.,
Gowani, S.,
Khimani, F.,
Khan, F.,
Zaman, M.,
Sharif, H.
(2008). Predictive model of blood transfusion during CABG surgery in Pakistan. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 58(8), 421-6.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_cardiothoracic/23