Antenatal blood transfusion in South Africa: indications and practice in a high-HIV-prevalence setting.
Evan M BlochJennifer HullRandolph Green-ThompsonCharlotte IngramRobert L CrookesSusan FawcusJohn AnthonyLauren CourtneyNareg H RoubinianAdam JaureguiJoan F HiltonEdward L Murphynull nullPublished in: Transfusion (2020)
Abortion and ectopic pregnancy with associated hemorrhage were the leading indications for antenatal transfusion and were concentrated in early gestation. By contrast, anemia was associated with HIV infection and transfusion in the third trimester.
Keyphrases
- preterm birth
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv positive
- gestational age
- south africa
- pregnant women
- cardiac surgery
- hiv infected
- pregnancy outcomes
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv aids
- sickle cell disease
- men who have sex with men
- hiv testing
- healthcare
- risk factors
- primary care
- hepatitis c virus
- magnetic resonance
- chronic kidney disease
- preterm infants
- iron deficiency
- contrast enhanced
- magnetic resonance imaging
- quality improvement