Packed red cells versus whole blood transfusion for severe paediatric anaemia, pregnancy‐related anaemia and obstetric bleeding: an analysis of clinical practice guidelines from sub‐Saharan Africa and evidence underpinning recommendations

作者：Neeraj Kohli, Soumyadeep Bhaumik, Soushieta Jagadesh, Reneepearl Kim P. Sales, Imelda Bates · 发表于：Tropical Medicine & International Health · 年份：2018 · DOI：10.1111/tmi.13173 · 被引用次数：18 · 研究领域：Blood transfusion and management、Blood groups and transfusion、Maternal and fetal healthcare

OBJECTIVE: Blood component transfusion is increasingly promoted in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), but is resource-intensive so whole blood is often used. We examined SSA recommendations about whole blood and packed red cell transfusions for pregnancy-related bleeding or anaemia, and paediatric anaemia, and evaluated the evidence underpinning these recommendations. METHOD: Relevant SSA guidelines were identified using five electronic databases, websites for SSA Ministries of Health, blood transfusion services and WHO. To facilitate comparisons, indications for transfusing packed red cells or whole blood within these guidelines and reasons given for these recommendations were recorded on a pre-designed matrix. The AGREE II tool was used to appraise guidelines that gave a reason for recommending either packed red cells or whole blood. We systematically searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, Global Health, Cochrane library and NHSBT Transfusion Evidence Library, using PRISMA guidelines, for clinical studies comparing whole blood with packed red cells or combined blood components in obstetric bleeding or anaemia, or paediatric anaemia. Characteristics and findings of included studies were extracted in a standardised format and narratively summarised. RESULTS: 32 English language guidelines from 15 SSA countries mentioned packed red cell or whole blood use for our conditions of interest. Only seven guidelines justified their recommendation for using packed red cells or whole blood. No recommendation...