Experience of computer-aided management of hemapheresis unit.
Several programs are available for blood banks management but none of them is particularly made for hemapheresis. We studied a data base application able to manage any aspect of hemapheresis unit activity. The programming general criteria were: 1) easiness of use even for people without any previous experience in using Personal Computers; 2) maximum saving time in operating; 3) easily modifiable system in reply to problems or new needs; 4) automatic checks in order to have the highest automation together with the smallest error risk; 5) quick view on state of activity and on material consumption; 6) simplification of donor recruitment. After a three year long experience, we describe our program structure in order to give a basis for the development of a standardized management system which is useful for different needs and open to future applications of blood cell separators.
Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Pathology, University of Napoli Federico II, Italy.
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D001781:Blood Component Removal; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans