Management of blood transfusion services / edited by S.R. Hollan [and three others]

Includes bibliographical references.

Formulation of a national blood programme / J. Leikola -- Development of a national blood transfusion service / Susan R. Holl╩╣an -- Calculation of present and projected blood needs / Cornelia Szilassy -- Donor recruitment / Susan R. Holl╩╣an and Cornelia Szilassy -- Design of premises for a blood transfusion centre / Judith Pint╩╣er, Cornelia Szilassy and G. Polner -- Basic equipment for blood transfusion centres / F. Hask╩╣o and Ilma Sz╩╣asz -- Standardization of equipment: calibration procedures /Ilma Sz╩╣asz -- Transportation / W. Wagstaff, Nandrani S. de Zoysa and Masri Rustam -- Inventory control, storage and disposal / E. Brodheim and R.W. Beal -- Quality control in blood transfusion centres / G. Medgyesi and J. K╩╣ad╩╣ar -- Transfusion and viral infections: prevention of transfusion-transmitted AIDS and hepatitis / G. Medgyesi -- Planning the workforce / Susan R. Holl╩╣an and F. Hask╩╣o -- Continuing education in the blood transfusion service / Susan R. Holl╩╣an -- Personnel management / W. Wagstaff -- Legal responsibilities to blood donors and recipients / A. Andr╩╣e. (cont) Basic financial considerations for planning a national blood transfusion programme / C.R. Duncan -- Use of computers in the blood transfusion service / F. Olti -- The role of international organizations in blood transfusion / F. Lothe

The idea for this book, which is intended as a guide for senior staff, particularly in developing countries, arose from the lectures and discussions that took place during the course.