04 December 2024 : Clinical Research
Cost Reduction in Blood Transfusions After Implementation of Decision Protocol Based on Hemoglobin and Anemia Symptoms: A Pre-Post Analysis
Piotr F. Czempik
ACE 1*, Jan Herzyk BE 1, Dawid Wilczek BE 1, Anna Rogalska CDE 2
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945854
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e945854
Table 4 Costs of appropriate and inappropriate red blood cell transfusions in the period after implementation of a red blood cell transfusion improvement procedure.
| Cost component [€] | Appropriate | Inappropriate |
|---|---|---|
| RBC | 8138.3 | 13621.9 |
| Blood group test | 1957.0 | 3275.6 |
| Crossmatch test | 2372.4 | 3971.0 |
| Infusion set | 22.1 | 39.9 |
| Physician labor | 898.9 | 1504.5 |
| Nurse labor | 825.2 | 1381.2 |
| Laboratory diagnostician labor | 555.2 | 929.4 |
| Transfusion reaction | – | 291.0 |
| RBC – red blood cell. | ||