Haematological quality and age of donor blood issued for paediatric transfusion to four hospitals in sub‐Saharan Africa

Haematological quality and age of donor blood issued for paediatric transfusion to four hospitals in sub‐Saharan Africa

<strong>Background and Objectives</strong> Paediatric blood transfusion for severe anaemia in hospitals in sub‐Saharan Africa remains common. Yet, reports describing the haematological quality of donor blood or storage duration in routine practice are very limited. Both factors are likel...

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Main Authors:	Uyoga, S, Mpoya, A, Olupot-Olupot, P, Kiguli, S, Opoka, R, Engoru, C, Mallewa, M, Kennedy, N, M'Biya, B, Kyeyune, D, Wabwire, B, Bates, I, Gibb, DM, Walker, AS, George, E, Williams, T, Maitland, K
Format:	Journal article
Published:	Wiley 2019

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