Red blood cell ordering pattern following the introduction of a transfusion procedure based on haemoglobin concentration and anaemia symptoms: A retrospective study

The newly implemented RBC transfusion procedure, based on haemoglobin concentration and anaemia symptoms, supported by specific transfusion indications integrated into the computerised physician order entry system, resulted in a significant decrease in transfusions and an increase in appropriate transfusions. This improvement was sustained in the long term.