Peripartum haemorrhage and associated red blood cell transfusion

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the incidence of peripartum haemorrhage and the related use of red blood cell transfusions.
• Evaluated peripartum haemorrhage during childbirth
• Tracked occurrences of red blood cell transfusions
• Implemented a blood ordering scheme
• RBC transfusions occurred in 1.6% of women who gave birth
• The blood ordering scheme was found to be safe
• Demonstrated efficient use of blood products