Assessing the effect of risk factors on rates of obstetric transfusion over time using two methodological approaches.

Edward JegasothyJillian PattersonDeborah RandallTanya A NippitaJudy M SimpsonDavid O IrvingJane B Ford

Published in: BMC medical research methodology (2018)

Rates of obstetric transfusion have stabilised after a period of increase. The trend could not be fully explained by measured maternal and pregnancy characteristics with either of the two approaches. Further investigation of rates and maternal and clinical risk factors will help to inform and improve obstetric blood product use.

Keyphrases

risk factors
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
cardiac surgery
birth weight
preterm birth
acute kidney injury
body mass index