Dr Lane recorded that it was in the last quarter of 1984 that plasma supplies to BPL increased as a result of SAG-M. Read more about Dr Lane recorded that it was in the last quarter of 1984 that plasma supplies to BPL increased as a result of SAG-M.
It was recommended that SAG-M be introduced as soon as possible, and it was to be expected that it would yield a considerable increase in plasma which might be available to BPL for fractionation. Read more about It was recommended that SAG-M be introduced as soon as possible, and it was to be expected that it would yield a considerable increase in plasma which might be available to BPL for fractionation.
Generally only 180ml of plasma could be removed from each donation. Read more about Generally only 180ml of plasma could be removed from each donation.
The combined effects of a pro rata scheme and the widespread use of single plasma packs were probably responsible for an increase in the amount of fresh frozen plasma received at BPL in 1981/82. Read more about The combined effects of a pro rata scheme and the widespread use of single plasma packs were probably responsible for an increase in the amount of fresh frozen plasma received at BPL in 1981/82.
The change to single plasma packs proved efficient in saving time and resources at regional transfusion centres. Read more about The change to single plasma packs proved efficient in saving time and resources at regional transfusion centres.
Trials using single plasma packs began in late 1980. Read more about Trials using single plasma packs began in late 1980.
It became apparent that the system of using five-litre packs of plasma was not compatible with good manufacturing practice, unless the "pooling" of the plasma donations before filling the packs took place in aseptic units. Read more about It became apparent that the system of using five-litre packs of plasma was not compatible with good manufacturing practice, unless the "pooling" of the plasma donations before filling the packs took place in aseptic units.
The reluctance of regional health authorities to fund a greater supply of plasma to the central production facilities was to be paid by the DHSS centrally. Read more about The reluctance of regional health authorities to fund a greater supply of plasma to the central production facilities was to be paid by the DHSS centrally.
Efforts were made by Dr Maycock and his colleagues to persuade clinicians to use less whole blood and more packs of concentrated red blood cells. In Scotland the service had by 1974 managed to use some 30-40% of donations in this way, England achieved less than 10%. Read more about Efforts were made by Dr Maycock and his colleagues to persuade clinicians to use less whole blood and more packs of concentrated red blood cells. In Scotland the service had by 1974 managed to use some 30-40% of donations in this way, England achieved less than 10%.
After adjustments to the pro rata principle, to deal with special cases such as Treloar's, the DHSS introduced the distribution of blood products scheme with effect from 1 April 1981. Read more about After adjustments to the pro rata principle, to deal with special cases such as Treloar's, the DHSS introduced the distribution of blood products scheme with effect from 1 April 1981.