ABSTRACT
Objective
To assess the level of knowledge of emergency pediatricians on red blood cell transfusions and their reactions.
Methods
Written survey with emergency pediatricians from a pediatric hospital.
Results
Less than 20% of pediatricians showed appropriate knowledge on prescribing red blood cells and recognition of transfusion reactions. There was no significant statistical regarding time since graduation and blood transfusion classes in undergraduate studies or during medical residency.
Conclusion
Pediatricians have insufficient knowledge about red blood cell transfusions and recognition of transfusion reactions.
Transfusion medicine; Child; Erythrocyte transfusion; Transfusion reaction; Education, medical