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Background
The upper age limit for blood donation differs in various countries, due to concerns about donor safety. In recent years, many countries have reviewed their policies regarding the upper age limits for donation. Evaluation of the impact of changing population and donor demographics may assist in better planning to meet future patient needs for blood.
Aims
We review current policies, evidence...
Standard definitions of donor reactions allow each blood establishment to monitor donor adverse events and compare with other organizations to develop best practices. The ISBT Haemovigilance Working Party leads a multi‐organizational effort to update the 2008 ISBT standard for surveillance of complications related to blood donation. Revised definitions have been developed and endorsed by the ISBT,...
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