Analysis of immediate transfusion incidents reported in a regional blood bank

BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion is imperative when treating certain patients; however, it is not risk free. In addition to the possible transmission of contagious infectious diseases, incidents can occur immediately after transfusion and at a later time. AIMS: This study aimed to examine the immediate...

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Main Authors: Adriana Lemos de Sousa Neto, Maria Helena Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-10-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-84842011000500008