Demographic and clinical profile of blood transfusion recipients of a tertiary care hospital

Analysing patterns of blood component transfusions over a five-year period at Sawai Man Singh Medical College Jaipur: a cross sectional study

“…8 Similarly, the dominance of certain blood groups in terms of demand, such as B+, O+, and A+, as highlighted in our study, correlates with findings of Mourouguessine et al, where majority of transfusion requisition recipients belonged to certain demographics, indicating specific blood group requirements. 9 Moreover, the decline in demand observed during the pandemic years, as noted in our study, is consistent with the findings of Kalpesh et al, where the demand for blood components was reported to be greater as compared to the total collection. 10 This suggests a disruption in regular healthcare services during the pandemic, leading to fluctuations in blood supply requirements.…”

“…Furthermore, the observation of a decline in voluntary blood donations year by year, as indicated in our study, echoes concerns raised by Mourouguessine et al, where a significant portion of blood recipients required transfusions for surgical and emergency purposes. 9 Makroo et al, highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining an adequate and sustainable blood inventory, especially with a diminishing pool of voluntary donors. 11 Overall, the comparison of our study with existing research highlights consistent trends in blood demand, utilization patterns, and challenges in maintaining a sufficient blood supply.…”