Blood Donors and the Supply of Blood and Blood Products

Author: Sparacino, Linette; Manning, Frederick J.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309055772
eISBN Pdf: 9780309589628
eISBN Epub: 9780309175289
Place of publication: United States
Year of digital publication: 1996
Month: July
Pages: 132
DDC: 614
Language: English

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This volume discusses the current state of the nation's blood supply—including studies of blood availability, ways of enhancing blood collection and distribution, frozen red cell technology, logistical concerns in prepositioning frozen blood, extended liquid storage of red cells, and blood substitutes.