title: [Significance of computer crossmatching in anesthesiology].
abstract: We introduced a computer crossmatching system into our institution in June 2002. This method gives a great advantage for anesthesiologists by being able to provide adequate blood within five minutes after ordering using this system. We have adapted all cases for transfusion (around 97% of all transfusions), including not only scheduled but also emergent cases to the system in our institution. We have experienced no clinical problems by the introduction of the system from 2002 to 2007. Because the system provides many advantages for various related aspects, for example, decreasing blood disposal and labor saving for laboratory technicians, we expect that the system will be used widely.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Shiga University of Medical Sciences, Otsu 520-2192.
authors.forename: Yoshihisa
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Fujino
authors.forename: Shuichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nosaka
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology; D001788:Blood Grouping and Crossmatching / Q000379:methods*; D003201:Computers; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans