Adverse outcomes of blood transfusion in children: analysis of UK reports to the serious hazards of transfusion scheme 1996-2005.

Stainsby D, Jones H, Wells AW, et al. British journal of haematology. 2008;141:73-9.

This analysis of data from a voluntary reporting system in Britain provides an estimate of the incidence of serious blood transfusion complications in children.

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