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Bhagyashri Surve1, Chitra Dewanji1, Aditi Khanna1

  • 1Tata Memorial Centre, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer, HBNI, Navi Mumbai, India.

Artificial Organs
|January 15, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Adverse events during apheresis platelet collection, including vasovagal reactions and kit failures, can impact donor retention. Improving donor safety through training and SOP adherence is crucial for maintaining a strong platelet donor base.

Keywords:
Ishikawa diagramdonor retentiononcology centerplateletpheresisroot cause analysistechnical malfunctionthe 5 “whys” technique

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