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September 12, 2025Medicinski GlasnikOpen Access

Assessment of Recipient Characteristics and Blood Product Usage Patterns at the Transfusion Medicine Institute of FBiH in 2023.

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EĆElma Ćatović-Baralija

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This study reveals transfusion practices in hospitals and the age distribution of recipients, highlighting opportunities for improvement.

Key Points

  • A total of 27,927 units of blood products were issued for 3,341 patients, showing extensive use in hospitals.
  • The average age of transfused patients was 57.25 years, indicating a focus on older populations requiring transfusion support.
  • Blood requests originated from 28 clinics, with 12,267 units of red blood cells being the most frequently issued type.
  • Strategies incorporating clinical parameters like hemoglobin levels may optimize the transfusion process and outcomes.

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Elma Ćatović-Baralija (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44b2231b076d99fa53fd1https://doi.org/10.17392/1915-22-02
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