Blood Donors and the Supply of Blood and Blood Products

This volume discusses the current state of the nation's blood supply—including studies of blood availability, ways of enhancing blood collection and distribution, frozen red cell technology, logistical concerns in prepositioning frozen blood, extended liquid storage of red cells, and blood substitutes.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• I Current State of the Blood Supply
• II Enhancing Collections
• III Enhancing Distribution
• IV Expanding the Alternatives
• V Closing Remarks
• Appendixes