Blood banking in the United States--1981.
Combined data from the American Association of Blood Banks, American National Red Cross, and Community Council of Blood Centers for 1981 compared to similar data for 1980 show an increase in the collection and use of blood and components. In 1981, a greater percent of donor units was converted to multiple components. Use of blood resources was more efficient in 1981 than in 1980.
D001771:Blood Banks / Q000639:trends*; D001793:Blood Preservation; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States