Vandana Yadav1 Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
pediatrics
Govt.Medical College / Rajindra Hospital Patiala, Punjab, India
She is affiliated to Govt. Medical College. She is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of pediatrics. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. Her research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Special Issue Article Open Access
Author(s): Vandana Yadav1, Jaswir Singh2
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence and to characterize the determinants of red blood cell transfusions in critically ill children during prolonged PICU stay.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A study was conducted on patients admitted to PICU of Govt Medical College Patiala from April 2018 to July 2018. Age, Sex, Chief complaints, General physical, and Systemic examination was noted on predesigned proforma. Haemoglobin, RBC transfusions, and its indications were monitored in each case from day of admission till discharge or death.
RESULTS: A total of 184 children were enrolled (remained for > 48 hours in the PICU). 38% of children were anemic in the PICU (18.5% on admission, 19.5% developed anemia). 26% perc... view moreĀ»