The challenges for blood transfusion services during Covid-19 pandemic at 108 Military Central Hospital
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Objective: To analyze the myriad of ways that Covid-19 has affected blood transfusion safety and to propose solutions for the challenges. Subject and method: Retrospective study, data of blood transfusion services in 108 Military Central Hospital were collected from January 2017 to September 2021 to analyze the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on safety blood transfusion. Result: The number of voluntary ourdoor blood collection and the consumption of three main kinds of blood products in 108 Military Central Hospital during the pandemic decreased noticeably to around the half of that before 2020. Major decline was observed in the first 9 months of 2021. However, there was an upward trend in voluntary indoor and paid/professional blood collection. Conclusion: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a reduction of blood related activities in 108 Military Central Hospital, including the supply and demand, and thus adversely affected blood transfusion services. Suitable strategies and preparedness plans need to be developed by the hospital and the blood bank to overcome the negative impact of the pandemic.
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