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Can a Single-unit Blood Transfusion Protocol in Obstetrics Reduce Total Number of Units Transfused? A Randomized, Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Blood Transfusion for Postpartum Anemia Nos. Completed, enrolled 66 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
There is a paucity of data on management of non-acute postpartum anemia. Although blood transfusions were historically initiated with 2 units, the most recent recommendation from the American Association of Blood Banks is to begin with 1 unit. As no randomized controlled trials have been performed in obstetrics, the investigators propose a randomized, controlled trial in non-acute postpartum anemia comparing single- versus multiple-unit transfusion by total numbers of units transfused and maternal morbidity.
Study Details
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Interventions
Patients are randomized to receive 1 or 2 units of packed red blood cells for initial transfusion.