Region specific analysis for the use of ‘universal’ donor group O D− red blood cell units within Australia

ConclusionsThe differences in usage of group O D− RBC units among regions were not statistically significant. However, possible region specific practices, such as the presence of a well‐developed blood rotation programme, could impact O D− RBC demand. Shared learning across all regions could assist in ameliorating the increasing national O D− RBC demand in Australia.

Source: ISBT Science Series - March 7, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: R. Hirani, J. Wong, P. Mondy, D. O. Irving Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research