PEDIATRIC PATIENT SAFETY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF BLOOD COMPONENTS

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze pediatric patient safety in the administration of blood components. Method: a documentary and retrospective study, developed at hospital Brazilian Midwest region. Data collection took place through medical records 234 transfusions were identified, performed 90 patients aged from zero twelve years old, hospitalized between July December 2020. An instrument based on good practice guidelines about components was used. Descriptive inferential statistics used for data analysis. Results: predominantly breastfeeding infants (71.1%). Blood critical sectors stood out (86.3%), as well with indication clinical order (87.2%) prescription packed red cells (75.3%). The Nursing reports identified adverse events (n=05) incidents (n=13) that associated inadequacies prescribed infused volumes request time (p<0.001), although no notification formalized institution during period. Conclusion: presented nonconformities, which results risk situations patients.