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Rational use of blood and minimise risks of blood transfusion have been repeatedly emphasized by WHO and various other experts. One of the measures is to discourage practice of single unit transfusion as it is avoidable in large majority of cases. The present study explores the data of such transfusions. A pilot study carried out during January 2000–December 2000 and then a follow up study is carried...