| Subject: | CDC to Monitor Reactions and Errors Associated with Blood Transfusions |
| Category: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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| Published: | Fri, 19 Feb 2010 - 11:00 am |
| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the first national surveillance system to monitor adverse events in patients who receive blood transfusions. By having a coordinated national network, the CDC can summarize national data to understand better how to prevent adverse transfusion events such as reactions to blood products, medical errors, and process problems. The CDC is encouraging healthcare facilities across the country to enroll in this new surveillance system,... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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