Effect of Blood Donor Characteristics on Transfusion Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Optimal selection of blood donors is critical for ensuring the safety of blood products. The current selection process is concerned principally with the safety of the blood donor at the time of donation and of the recipient at the time of transfusion. Recent evidence suggests that the characteristics of the donor may affect short- and long-term transfusion outcomes for the transfused recipient. We conducted a systematic review with the primary objective of assessing the association between blood donor characteristics and red blood cell (RBC) transfusion outcomes.

Source: Transfusion Medicine Reviews - February 23, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Michaël Chassé, Lauralyn McIntyre, Shane W. English, Alan Tinmouth, Greg Knoll, Dianna Wolfe, Kumanan Wilson, Nadine Shehata, Alan Forster, Carl van Walraven, Dean A. Fergusson Source Type: research