Whole blood transfusion reduces overall component transfusion in cases of placenta accreta spectrum: a pilot program
Jessian L. Munoz, Alison M. Kimura, Elly Xenakis, Donald H. Jenkins, M.A. Braverman, Patrick S. Ramsey, Kayla E. Ireland
Abstract
Objective Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a group of placental invasion pathologies associated with significant morbidity to both mother and fetus. The majority of patients with PAS will require a blood transfusion at time of delivery and subsequent cesarean hysterectomy. The optimal approach to maternal acute blood loss resuscitation is currently unknown.Methods Here, we present a cohort analysis of 34 patients with pathology-confirmed PAS treated with either whole blood (n = 16) or component therapy (n = 18) for initial intraoperative resuscitation.Results We observed comparable results in post-operative outcomes with fewer overall transfusions and subsequently, lower volumes of resuscitation (p=.03) with whole blood initial resuscitation.Conclusions Whole blood transfusion may represent a viable option for initial resuscitation with lower resuscitation volumes and transfusion-associated complications without directly effecting post-operative outcomes in cases of PAS.