Blood Transfusion Guidelines
Uganda2023
Uganda guidelines for the treatment of Blood Transfusion Guidelines
Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →
General Adult
Emergency Management
1.
Acute Transfusion Reaction (Mild)
Stop transfusion temporarily. Give Promethazine 25-50 mg IM/IV. Restart slowly if stable.
Treatment
1.
Indications
Symptomatic anaemia with Hb <7 g/dL. Hb <8 g/dL if cardiac disease or CNS symptoms present.
2.
Dose
Transfuse 1 unit at a time, then re-assess.
Pediatric
Treatment
1.
Indications
Hb ≤4 g/dL regardless of clinical state. Hb 4-6 g/dL if life-threatening complications (hypoxia, cardiac decompensation, acidosis).
2.
Dose
Whole Blood 20 ml/kg OR Packed Cells 10-15 ml/kg.
Pregnant Women
Treatment
1.
Pregnancy <36 weeks
Hb ≤5 g/dL regardless of state. Hb 5-7 g/dL if heart failure, pneumonia, or serious infection.
2.
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