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Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion 3/2022

10.01.2022 | Review Article

Reinduction of the Temporarily Deferred Donors for Laying the Foundation of Safe and Sustainable Blood Supplies: A Review in the Indian Context

verfasst von: Priyadarsini Jayachandran Arcot, Karan Kumar, Suchet Sachdev, Ratti Ram Sharma, Poonam Coshic

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion | Ausgabe 3/2022

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Abstract

Temporarily deferred donors are a forgotten pool of potential blood source. When dealt appropriately, they can easily be inducted back to the main stream pool of voluntary donors. Although there are multiple studies from India on the deferral rates and patterns; not much has been done with respect to the follow up of these donors and active efforts to bring them back to donate blood. In this narrative review, we discuss the impact of temporary deferral, factors affecting the return and appropriate strategies to improve the return rate of these donors.
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Metadaten
Titel
Reinduction of the Temporarily Deferred Donors for Laying the Foundation of Safe and Sustainable Blood Supplies: A Review in the Indian Context
verfasst von
Priyadarsini Jayachandran Arcot
Karan Kumar
Suchet Sachdev
Ratti Ram Sharma
Poonam Coshic
Publikationsdatum
10.01.2022
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion / Ausgabe 3/2022
Print ISSN: 0971-4502
Elektronische ISSN: 0974-0449
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12288-021-01516-8

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