Blood Cold Chain : Guide to the Selection and Procurement of Equipment and Accessories.
Title:
Blood Cold Chain : Guide to the Selection and Procurement of Equipment and Accessories.
Author:
Organization, World Health.
ISBN:
9789240680135
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (74 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Important note to readers -- List of products featured in this guide -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction to the WHO Blood Cold Chain Project -- 1.1 The global challenge -- 1.2 Objectives of the WHO Blood Cold Chain Project -- Chapter 2. The blood cold chain process -- 2.1 WHO definition of blood components -- 2.2 The national blood cold chain -- 2.3 The blood cold chain as a work process -- 2.4 Blood cold chain personnel -- 2.5 Summary -- Chapter 3. Blood bank refrigerators -- 3.1 Overview -- 3.2 Standard electric blood bank refrigerator -- Description, functions and limitations of the equipment -- WHO minimum performance specifications -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- 3.3 Solar powered blood bank refrigerators -- Description, functions and limitations of the equipment -- WHO minimum performance specifications -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- 3.4 Ice-lined blood bank refrigerators -- Description, functions and limitations of the equipment -- WHO minimum performance specifications -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- Chapter 4. Plasma freezers -- Description, functions and limitations of the equipment -- WHO minimum performance specifications -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- Chapter 5. Platelet agitators -- Description, functions and limitations of the equipment -- WHO minimum performance specifications -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- Chapter 6. Plasma Thawing Equipment -- Description, functions and limitations of the equipment -- WHO minimum performance specifications -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- Chapter 7. Blood Transport Boxes and Coolants -- Description, functions and limitations of the equipment -- WHO minimum performance specifications.
Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- Chapter 8. Temperature monitoring devices -- 8.1 Overview -- 8.2 Electronic versions of temperature monitoring devices -- 8.3 Portable digital thermometers -- 8.4 Temperature data loggers -- 8.5 Blood time temperature indicators -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- Chapter 9. Accessories to the blood cold chain equipment -- 9.1 Voltage regulators -- 9.2 Standby generators -- 9.3 Blood and plasma trays or pack holders -- Product information on equipment evaluated by WHO -- Chapter 10. Equipment maintenance -- 10.1 Preventive maintenance -- 10.2 Management of repairs -- 10.3 Procuring essential spares for repairs and preventive maintenance -- 10.4 Common problems in managing an inventory of spare parts -- Chapter 11. Selecting and procuring blood cold chain equipment -- 11.1 Selecting manufacturers -- 11.2 Preparing tendering specifications -- 11.3 Factors to consider in selecting blood cold chain equipment -- 11.4 Donated equipment -- 11.5 Quantity -- 11.6 Methods of payment -- 11.7 Checklists -- 11.8 Purchasing equipment -- Annex 1: Self Assessment Questionnaire on the Status of the Blood Cold Chain -- Annex 2: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) in Blood Cold Chain Equipment -- Annex 3: Description of codes used on page vi.
Abstract:
This publication aims to provide practical guidance to all those involved in the management of blood programmes. Following an introduction to the blood cold chain management process, seven chapters provide a detailed description of blood bank refrigerators, plasma freezers, platelet agitators, plasma thawing equipment, blood transport boxes and coolants, temperature monitoring devices, as well as other blood cold chain accessories. Each chapter provides WHO minimum performance specifications for the equipment, and selected product information on equipment evaluated by WHO. A specific chapter is dedicated to preventive maintenance and repair of equipment in recognition of a growing problem in developing countries. A final chapter contains practical information, including advice on selecting manufacturers, preparing tender specifications, calculating needs, as well as a series of simple checklists for procuring each item of equipment for the blood cold chain. A pull-out Self Assessment Questionnaire will assist in the development of a standardized inventory of blood cold chain equipment in use at all levels of the health system, which should lead to improved management of procurement, replacement and maintenance of the equipment. The ultimate objective of the WHO Blood Cold Chain Project is to increase the availability of a safe blood supply to all populations, especially those in greatest need.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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