Department of Medical School, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Research Article
Pre-Operative Prescription of Erythrocyte Concentrates in Surgery and Gyneco-Obstetrics at Cuk
Author(s): Cathy Kakema, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Jacques Bikaula Ngwidiwo, Donatien Kayembe Nzongola Nkasu, Raphael Taty Taty, Yvonne Valérie Yolande Voumbo Matoumona Mav, Moulay Mustapha Ennaji, Héritier Mawalala Malengele, Aurore Cecilia Beia Mbombo, Bienvenu Kuyangisa Boloko and Mireille Nganga Nkanga*
Background: The practice of blood transfusion is common at the University Clinics of Kinshasa (CUK),
with a trend towards a decrease in average transfusion rates between 2015 and 2016. However a gap
persists between the still insufficient donation and the needs in blood derivatives.
Objective: The objective of this work was to assess the level of need according to the efficient management
of red cell concentrates and according to certain bioclinical components.
Methods: A literature review was conducted in patients operated in Surgery and Obstetrics-Gynaecology
during the period of January 2014 to December 2016. The Haematology and Immuno-transfusion unit
of CUK were used as reference for the Surgical and Obstetric Gynaecology Services.
Results: In a total of 1512 patient reco.. View more»