Caesarean delivery-related blood transfusion: correlates in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

• Main Authors: Fatimat M. Akinlusi (Author), Kabiru A. Rabiu (Author), Idayat A. Durojaiye (Author), Adeniyi A. Adewunmi (Author), Tawaqualit A. Ottun (Author), Yusuf A. Oshodi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Caesarean delivery carries a risk of major intra-operative blood loss and its performance is often delayed by non-availability of blood and blood products. Unnecessary cross-matching and reservation of blood lead to apparent scarcity in centres with limited supply. This study set...