Dangerous shortage of blood banks as an indirect effect of SARS-CoV-2: An obstetrics perspective.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
; 151(3): 424-430, 2020 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-813313
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the frequency of blood donation (BD) in a Latin American hospital and how the social isolation policy implemented during the pandemic jeopardizes the quality of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) care due to shortages at blood banks (BB).METHODS:
A retrospective, descriptive study was conducted, lasting for 31 months, including the start of the pandemic. Frequency of BD and the use of obstetric emergency services was observed.RESULTS:
A direct relationship was observed between the pandemic and a decrease in BD. Although emergency obstetric visits decreased, the frequency of deliveries and cases of PPH remained unchanged. After applying strategies to promote voluntary BD, a very slight increase was observed in the frequency of BD, with a negative indicator persisting between donation and blood demand.CONCLUSION:
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has led to shortages at BBs. In this context, typical measures to encourage an altruistic attitude toward BD have not had a significant impact. As causes of PPH continue, quality of care may be affected by the current situation at BBs. Governments and institutions must implement new strategies to motivate BD.Keywords
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Blood Banks
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Blood Donors
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SARS-CoV-2
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijgo.13409
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