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Marko Karlo Radovčić1, Julijana Ljubičić1, Tihomir Očić1
1Croatian Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia.
Transfusion Medicine (Oxford, England)
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Collection failures in blood donation, often due to venepuncture technique, impact donor motivation and supply. Monitoring these failures is crucial for improving training and operations.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Blood Donation Safety
- Donor Health
Background:
- Collection failures are significant nonconformities in blood establishments.
- These failures negatively impact donor motivation, blood supply, and finances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze collection failures at the Croatian Institute of Transfusion Medicine.
- To identify causes related to venepuncture technique and donor adverse reactions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of nonconformity records from 2013-2018.
- Examined frequency, causes, donor characteristics, and occurrence locations.
Main Results:
- 5166 collection failures (0.84%) occurred out of 618,251 donations.
- Hematoma at the puncture site was the leading cause (32.4%).
- 91% of failures were due to venepuncture/vein selection; 9% from adverse reactions. Female and younger donors were more affected.
Conclusions:
- Regular analysis and monitoring of collection failures are vital.
- Informs staff training, work organization, and corrective actions for blood donation safety.
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