Registration errors among patients receiving blood transfusions: a national analysis from 2008 to 2017.
Vijenthira S, Armali C, Downie H, et al. Registration errors among patients receiving blood transfusions: a national analysis from 2008 to 2017. Vox Sang. 2021;116(2):225-233. doi:10.1111/vox.13007.
Transfusion errors can have serious consequences. This retrospective analysis used a Canadian national database to characterize patient registration-related errors in the blood transfusion process. Findings indicate that registration errors most commonly occur in outpatient areas and emergency departments and can lead to delays in transfusion.