Survey of blood collection and transfusion practices among institutions in Africa.

Jeremy W Jacobs Laura Dilly Stephens Danny Arnold Milner Evan M Bloch Ruchika Goel Aaron A R TobianAaron Lunda ShibembaQuentin Eichbaumnull null

Published in: Transfusion (2023)

This study highlights significant variability and restrictions in blood product availability, pre-transfusion testing, and blood donor infectious disease testing across Africa. Further studies are needed to ascertain barriers to improving blood donor availability, blood product safety, and infectious disease testing.

Keyphrases

infectious diseases
healthcare
primary care
cardiac surgery
acute kidney injury