A method of statistical analysis of blood bank inventories, intake and blood usage is presented, Future inventories, intake and usage may be predicted on the basis of this analysis. The relationship of demand and usage and the effect of this relationship on outdating is analyzed. This statistical analysis can then be used as a basis for rational decisions as to the size and maintenance of the blood bank inventory to meet demand and to obtain a reasonable outdating percentage. The importance of the National Clearinghouse Program of the American Association of Blood Banks is discussed, in relation to blood inventory control.
The quality of blood donated or purchased may be not only inferior from a recipient or user point of view, but donation may also be injurious to the health of the donor. A study of 1215 paid donors suggests that the current screening guidelines for all donors may not be adequate. More extensive haematological study of these donors shows that abnormalities of individual haematological parameters may range from 4.3% to as high as 29.5% deending on the donor population and the quality of the screening examination. The study concludes that the donor should be better protected.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.