[Programmed autologous blood transfusion in children. Results of a national survey]

T Le Rolle; M L Bidet; J C Granry; J P Monrigal; A Delhumeau

doi:10.1016/0750-7658(96)82124-1

[Programmed autologous blood transfusion in children. Results of a national survey]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 1996;15(5):595-8. doi: 10.1016/0750-7658(96)82124-1.

[Article in French]

Authors

T Le Rolle¹, M L Bidet, J C Granry, J P Monrigal, A Delhumeau

Affiliation

¹ Départment d'anesthésie et de réanimation, CHU, Angers, France.

PMID: 9033753
DOI: 10.1016/0750-7658(96)82124-1

Abstract

Objective: To assess the development and the current practice of predeposit autologous blood transfusion (PABT) in children in France.

Study design: Nationwide survey with a questionnaire.

Method: Survey conducted in January 1995, including 121 blood transfusion centres (BTC) out of which 101 replied.

Results: Initiated in 1979, PABT is practiced at present in 66% of BTC. This figure increased by 12% from 1993 to 1994. Orthopaedic surgery was the main indication. Other indications included bone marrow harvesting for allogenic transplantation. Concerning the inclusion criteria, the lower limit of age was 9 +/- 4 years and weight 26 +/- 10 kg. The youngest child was one-year-old and his body weight was 8 kg.

Conclusion: The production of codified protocols would probably favour the development of PABT in children and increase its safety and its efficiency.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Age Factors
Blood Transfusion, Autologous* / statistics & numerical data
Body Weight
Child
Child, Preschool
Elective Surgical Procedures
Health Surveys*
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires