Implementation of a new blood cooler insert and tracking technology with educational initiatives and its effect on reducing red blood cell wastage

Fadeyi, Emmanuel A.; Emery, Wanda; Simmons, Julie H; Jones, Mary Rose; Pomper, Gregory J.

doi:10.1111/trf.14234

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“…Numerous investigators have validated that wastage can be mitigated with appropriate temperature-controlled devices, with resultant substantial cost savings. 74,75 At large academic centres with frequent MHP activation, all components should be transported in validated containers to mitigate component wastage.…”

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A regional massive hemorrhage protocol developed through a modified Delphi technique

Callum

Petrosoniak²,

McVey³

et al. 2019

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assive bleeding is a leading preventable cause of death following trauma, childbirth and surgery. 1-3 There were 5.1 million deaths after traumatic injury worldwide in 2010, mostly affecting young people, accounting for nearly 10% of all deaths. 4 In the United States, it is estimated that up to 20% of such deaths are the direct result of preventable hemorrhage. 4-7 Management of unstable hemorrhagic shock is centred on stabilizing the patient with prompt transfusion of blood components, and rapid identification and treatment of the source of bleeding. Patient outcome is dependent on the availability of rapid definitive surgical intervention, support of a transfusion medicine and clinical laboratory, prompt access to hemostatic agents and care provided by a high-performing interdisciplinary team. 8 In the trauma literature, protocolized delivery of massive transfusion streamlines the complexities

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Section: Open Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

A regional massive hemorrhage protocol developed through a modified Delphi technique

Callum

Petrosoniak²,

McVey³

et al. 2019

cmajo

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“…Another strategy to reduce wastage is to educate personnel on best practices for blood product handling and ordering through regular training and team briefings. 11,12 Tools such as emails, flyers, and computer screensavers can outline proper storage requirements to increase personnel awareness, and up-to-date standard operating procedures and guidelines can help ensure adherence to correct processes. 3,11 Personnel should also be knowledgeable regarding the implications of waste, including canceled treatment, financial consequences, and disrespect to donors.…”

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“…1 The researchers indicated that this strategy could also be easily applied to other blood products. 1 Fadeyi et al 12 implemented a hybrid transportation strategy using innovative blood cooler inserts that maintain RBC temperature for 10 hours and a real-time tracking device, along with education initiatives. When the cooler approached the 10-hour expiration limit, staff members at the blood bank determined its location and notified the appropriate personnel regarding how much time they had to return the RBCs.…”

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Approaches to minimize blood product wastage

Hauk¹

2018

AORN Journal

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“…Best practices for blood product handling and storage, as well as current wastage and subsequent implications, should be communicated to providers in the form of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and team meetings. 12,[15][16][17] Use of validated transport containers to reduce blood product wastage resulting from deviations in temperature have gained popularity. 3,12,[17][18][19] These containers incorporate eyereadable messaging and temperature-monitoring systems to promote best practices for blood product handling.…”

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Multicenter observational study evaluating the impact of platelet transport bags on product wastage

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Background Platelets are the most commonly discarded blood product in Canada, with the most common cause of in‐date product loss being improper storage. Transport containers to maintain temperature and extend acceptable return time may represent a method to reduce wastage. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a validated Platelet Transport Bag (PTB) on platelet wastage. Study Design and Methods Thirty‐six hospitals with the highest platelet discards were invited to participate in a before–after observational study. Hospitals were instructed to utilize a validated 4‐h PTB for clinical situations where immediate transfusion was not planned. Five hospitals audited in‐date platelet discards from July 2018 to November 2019 to characterize wastage causes. In‐date platelet discard data 12 months before and after the start date for each site were analyzed to determine changes in wastage. Results Of 36 hospital sites, 16 agreed to participate. Pre‐ and postdiscards were 277 and 301, respectively, for all sites combined. There were no significant before–after change in wastage rate (+0.05%, p = .51). Fifty discards were included in the detailed audit; the most common reasons were return to the blood bank after more than 60 min outside a PTB (n = 17, 34%) and return in a red cell cooler (n = 10, 20%). Conclusion Implementation of PTB did not improve wastage. Common causes of in‐date discards were return after 1 h outside of a PTB and placement in a red cell cooler in error. Further research is required to investigate potential strategies to mitigate in‐date platelet wastage.

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Implementation of a new blood cooler insert and tracking technology with educational initiatives and its effect on reducing red blood cell wastage

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

A regional massive hemorrhage protocol developed through a modified Delphi technique

A regional massive hemorrhage protocol developed through a modified Delphi technique

Approaches to minimize blood product wastage

Multicenter observational study evaluating the impact of platelet transport bags on product wastage

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