Table 2 Procedure and time (average and range, when appropriate) for each irradiated box (5 bags) carried out by personnel of the Transfusion Department
From: Implementation of a new cost efficacy method for blood irradiation using a non dedicated device
Procedure | External procedure time (minutes) | Internal procedure time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
Call for arrangements | 15 | 0 |
Select unit components | 5 | 5 |
Preparation phase (+ fax) | 6 (range: 5-7) | 6 (range: 5-7) |
Contracted driver, delivery and collection of irradiated units | 15 | 0 |
Preparation of blood components | 10 | 10 |
Time total (from leaving to returning to the transfusion department) | 75 (range: 60-90) | 30 (range: 20-40) |
Load procedure of blood components by the transfusion department | 20 | 10 |
Total | 146 (range: 130-162) | 61 (range: 50-72) |