Barcode identification for transfusion safety.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Errors related to blood transfusion in hospitals may produce catastrophic consequences. This review addresses potential solutions to prevent patient misidentification including the use of new technology, such as barcoding. RECENT FINDINGS: A small number of studies using new techn...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2004
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