Data on apheresis, blood collection, and transfusion-related activities: statistical analyses of the American Association of Blood Banks institutional membership questionnaires

Autor: J V Linden, N Postoway, L.K. Hoffstadter, D. Hines, P Devine, Richard Goldstein
Rok vydání: 1996
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Zdroj: Transfusion. 36:375-381
ISSN: 1537-2995
0041-1132
DOI: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1996.36496226155.x
Popis: Background: The American Association of Blood Banks annually surveys institutional members on activities pertinent to blood collections, apheresis, and transfusions. Study Design and Methods: Retrospective descriptive statistics and comparative statistical analyses including trend tests were performed on selected topics from the 1989, 1990, and 1991 Institutional Questionnaires. The data were compiled by institution type, namely, regional and community blood donor collection centers and hospital-based facilities. Evaluated topics included the apheresis and therapeutic procedures performed, transfusion-associated AIDS and hepatitis, and the blood components (red cells, platelets, fresh-frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate) that were collected, transfused, or outdated or discarded. Results: Significant findings (p
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