Identification of cases
We conducted a retrospective analysis of RBC transfusion events in
hospital inpatients with ENT as their primary treatment team [removed
for blind peer review]. Relevant transfusion events were identified in
the period January 2015 to December 2019 using the inbuilt search
capability of the Trust’s electronic patient administration tool:
[removed for blind peer review]. The care pathway for all
individuals receiving one or more RBC transfusion was scrutinized. Both
emergency and elective admissions were included regardless of surgical
intervention. Patients under the age of 16 years were excluded.