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lifeskim:mentions | |
pubmed:issue |
3
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pubmed:dateCreated |
1991-6-27
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pubmed:abstractText |
Driven by widespread concern about transfusion-transmitted disease, intraoperative blood salvage (IBS) and other forms of autologous transfusion are playing an increasing role in medical practice. A quality assurance (QA) program is one of the most important elements of a successful IBS program. A large and successful QA program is described, the key elements of which are: 1) direction by a physician dedicated to the program; 2) use of full-time IBS personnel; 3) use of procedure and training manuals; 4) development of detailed patient identification procedures; 5) quality control of identification procedures, hematocrit, washing efficiency, and sterility; 6) use of extensive patient records; and 7) preventive maintenance procedures. In the past 6 years, 14,522 procedures have been performed and 38,899 salvaged units of blood collected without significant complications. Much of this success is attributed to the comprehensive QA program used during this time.
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pubmed:language |
eng
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pubmed:journal | |
pubmed:citationSubset |
N
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pubmed:status |
MEDLINE
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pubmed:issn |
0896-5846
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pubmed:author | |
pubmed:issnType |
Print
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pubmed:volume |
14
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pubmed:owner |
NLM
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pubmed:authorsComplete |
Y
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pubmed:pagination |
193-7
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pubmed:dateRevised |
2004-11-17
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pubmed:meshHeading | |
pubmed:articleTitle |
A comprehensive program to ensure quality in intraoperative blood salvage.
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pubmed:publicationType |
Journal Article
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