Table 3 Knowledge of the common type of BM, and side effects/complications of bloodless medicine used at KATH
Variable | Frequency (n = 322) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Have you witnessed a patient receiving bloodless medicine? | ||
 Yes | 165 | 51.2 |
 No | 157 | 48.8 |
Which of these medicines are commonly given? | ||
 Interferon | 42 | 12.9 |
 Erythropoietin | 99 | 30.6 |
 Tothema | 144 | 44.6 |
 Novoseven | – | – |
 Tranexamic acid | 62 | 19.3 |
Is bloodless medicine associated with complications? | ||
 Yes | 72 | 22.3 |
 No | 64 | 19.8 |
 Don’t know | 186 | 57.9 |
If yes which of these are known complication of bloodless medicine | ||
 Hypertension | 48 | 66.7 |
 Skin reaction | 60 | 83.3 |
 Vomiting | 63 | 87.5 |
 Thrombosis | 70 | 97.27 |
 Flu-like symptoms | 71 | 98.6 |