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Alternatives in blood operations when choosing non‐ DEHP bags
Author(s) -
Meer P. F.,
Devine D. V.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
vox sanguinis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.68
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1423-0410
pISSN - 0042-9007
DOI - 10.1111/vox.12479
Subject(s) - computer science , food science , chemistry
The use of di‐ethylhexyl‐phthalate ( DEHP ) in blood bags is under discussion due to toxicity concerns and possible restrictions. A questionnaire among 15 blood centres in nine countries showed that none so far have fully switched to non‐ DEHP blood bags. If centres had to change, sites with a 42‐day outdate would choose for a shorter outdating period, while others would allow a higher haemolysis rate (but within current specifications). To improve red cell quality, about half of the centres are willing to move to an alternative red cell storage solution, while the other half would not change for various reasons.