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.
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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