Dr.Gebremedhin, Amha(Consultat internist and heamatologist)Gebregiorgis, Mahlet2021-01-242023-11-052021-01-242023-11-052019-11http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/24804Background: Despite the increased use of blood and blood component transfusion there seems to be an obvious lack in the knowledge and practice of the process. There is also a lack of institution wide guideline on the practice and adequate training given to physicians. This is a special concern because even though blood and blood component transfusion is a life saving process it carries its own risks. Objective: To evaluate the utilization, practice, indications, complications of blood and blood component therapy in medical patients admitted to Tikur Anbessa hospital. Methodology: Institutional based prospective quantitative descriptive study will be conducted to assess utilization, indications, complications of blood and blood component transfusion. Data will be collected using pre prepared check list and will be analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 20. Results: During the study period there were a total of 329 units of blood and blood component issued to the medical wards with 148 episodes of transfusion. Male patients accounted for % of patients and females accounted for -%. The most common age group transfused was (n = %). The most common indication for transfusion is (n = %). He most common primary diagnosis is ( n %). The most commonly used blood component is (n = %). Vital sign was recorded only in (n = 8, 5.4%) prior to transfusion, (n = 5, 3.4%)during transfusion and (n = 10, 6.8%) post transfusion. Conclusion: This study provides information about the trend of utilization, indication and practice of blood and blood component therapy in medical wards of black lion hospital. The data obtained will help to guide improve transfusion practice, and planning for future needs in blood and component therapy in the future.en-USBlood , blood component, therapy , internal medicineThesis