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SaBTO report on the risk of infection being transmitted through a platelet transfusion, and a comparison of measures to prevent it.
The NHSBT and UKHSA surveillance programme is a series of national schemes that monitors infection in blood, tissue and organ donors, and transfusion recipients.
The UKBTS is run by the Joint Professional Advisory Committee and is responsible for the dissemination of guidance and best practice on blood transfusion.
Recommendations from the advisory committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) on patient consent for blood transfusion.
Information about ensuring blood and blood component safety.
TACO is one of the most common causes of transfusion-related deaths in the UK and cases have increased substantially in recent years. Identifying risk factors for TACO prior to transfusion allows initiation of appropriate mitigating measures.
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