The introduction and implications of the European Blood Alliance practical guidance on implementation of a whole blood programme within a blood service
10.13303/j.cjbt.issn.1004-549x.2026.03.016
- VernacularTitle:欧洲血液联盟血液机构全血供应实施计划实用指引的主要内容与启示
- Author:
Yongjian GUO
1
;
Hongjie WANG
2
Author Information
1. Fujian Provincial Blood Centre, Fuzhou 350004, China
2. Beijing Red Cross Blood Center, Beijing 100083, China; Sub-Committee of Blood Standards, National Committee of Health Standards, Beijing 100083, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
whole blood;
supply;
programme;
guidance;
blood service
- From:
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion
2026;39(3):408-412
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Whole blood, containing all blood components in physiological proportions, is a preferred resuscitative fluid for patients with severe hemorrhage. The preparation, supply, and clinical use of whole blood are more convenient, safe, and effective, offering the advantages of reduced blood utilization and associated costs. In recent years, an increasing number of countries and regions have initiated whole blood transfusion programs. The newly issued "Medical Treatment Specifications for Trauma Patients in Emergencies (2025 Edition)" by China's National Health Commission designates whole blood as the preferred choice for early trauma transfusion. Establishing a priority supply mechanism for whole blood has become a critical task for blood services in China. This paper introduces the recommendations of the European Blood Alliance practical guidance on implementation of a whole blood programme within a blood service, hoping to provide insights and assistance in establishing a priority supply mechanism for whole blood in China.
