Table III.
Blood components used and reason for transfusion
| Patient (age) | PRBC (n) | FFP (n) | PC (n) | Reason for transfusion | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pt 1 (33 years) | 9 | 7 | / | Haemoperitoneum after CS | Post-partum |
| Pt 2 (36 years) | 6 | 2 | 1 | Uterine atony after CS | Post-partum |
| Pt 3 (32 years) | 2 | / | Anaemia after CS | Intra-partum | |
| Pt 4 (45 years) | 2 | / | / | Uterine atony after CS | Post-partum |
| Pt 5 (29 years) | 1 | / | / | Uterine atony after CS (bigeminy pregnancy) | Post-partum |
| Pt 6 (25 years) | 2 | / | / | PPH after VD | Post-partum |
| Pt 7 (26 years) | 2 | / | / | Vaginal haematoma after VD (episiotomy) | Post-partum |
| Pt 8 (31 years) | 2 | / | / | Anaemia at admission (IUGR foetus), VD | Pre-labour |
| Pt 9 (17 years) | 2 | / | / | Uterine atony after CS (mechanical dystocia) | Post-partum |
| Pt 10 (31 years) | 3 | / | / | PPH after VD (retained placenta) | Post-partum |
| Pt 11 (30 years) | 2 | / | / | Anaemia at admission, CS | Post-partum |
| Pt 12 (35 years) | 3 | / | / | Anaemia at admission, VD | Pre-labour |
PRBC: packed red blood cells; FFP: fresh frozen plasma; PC: platelet concentrates; n: number of units; Pt: patient; CS: caesarean section; VD: vaginal delivery; PPH: post-partum haemorrhage; IUGR: intrauterine growth restriction.