Critical evaluation of justifications for the transfusion of red blood cells: the reality of a government emergency hospital

Critical evaluation of justifications for the transfusion of red blood cells: the reality of a government emergency hospital

BACKGROUND: Blood products and derivatives are indispensable resources in medical therapies. However, it is important to note that the number of donations is far from ideal. Despite constant campaign efforts, a deficit of 1 million units is expected by 2030. OBJECTIVES: To determine the adequacy...

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Main Authors: Diego Agra de Souza, Felipe Gama e Silva, Paulo Jose Medeiros de Souza Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-01-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia
Subjects:
Erythrocyte transfusion
Blood banks
Blood preservation
Hospitals, public
Emergency service, hospital
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-84842013000400263&lng=en&tlng=en

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