SHOT was created to analyse information on transfusion reactions and adverse events. Read more about SHOT was created to analyse information on transfusion reactions and adverse events.
Professor Contreras published New Trends in Blood Transfusion, advocating a more rational use of blood. Read more about Professor Contreras published New Trends in Blood Transfusion, advocating a more rational use of blood.
Establishment of JPAC to advise the medical directors of the four blood services and prepare guidelines on blood transfusion. Read more about Establishment of JPAC to advise the medical directors of the four blood services and prepare guidelines on blood transfusion.
Recommendation made that HTCs should be established – by 1994 fewer than 50% of hospitals in England and Wales had an HTC. Read more about Recommendation made that HTCs should be established – by 1994 fewer than 50% of hospitals in England and Wales had an HTC.
Mollison's textbook suggested that unnecessary "top up" transfusions are administered to women. Read more about Mollison's textbook suggested that unnecessary "top up" transfusions are administered to women.
Dr Cash recommended a "conservative approach" to blood transfusion to reduce post-transfusion hepatitis. Read more about Dr Cash recommended a "conservative approach" to blood transfusion to reduce post-transfusion hepatitis.
World Health Organization report warned of the dangers of serum hepatitis and warned against non-essential transfusions. Read more about World Health Organization report warned of the dangers of serum hepatitis and warned against non-essential transfusions.
Professor Patrick Mollison published a textbook known as the bible of blood transfusion, which stated that "transfusion carries risks which are large". Read more about Professor Patrick Mollison published a textbook known as the bible of blood transfusion, which stated that "transfusion carries risks which are large".
Notes on Transfusion by Ministry of Health warned of risks of transfusion. Read more about Notes on Transfusion by Ministry of Health warned of risks of transfusion.
The US Blood Products Advisory Committee discussed product recall and concluded it should be decided on a case-by-case basis. Read more about The US Blood Products Advisory Committee discussed product recall and concluded it should be decided on a case-by-case basis.