Implementation of a specific approval process for blood-components prescription

Authors
Lapierre, V Oubouzar, N Tramalloni, D Hartmann, O
Citation
V. Lapierre et al., Implementation of a specific approval process for blood-components prescription, LANCET, 355(9202), 2000, pp. 465-465
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
LANCET
ISSN journal
01406736 → ACNP
Volume
355
Issue
9202
Year of publication
2000
Pages
465 - 465
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-6736(20000205)355:9202<465:IOASAP>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
We implemented a systematic computer-assisted validation process for transf usion prescriptions to improve transfusion safety. Assessment of this new a pproach indicates good adoption of validated transfusion guidelines and a r eduction of exposure to blood products and overall costs.