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Blood Shortage

Blood and blood products are a vital part of patient health care across Canada. The National Advisory Committee on Blood and Blood Products has developed frameworks for managing supplies of blood components and plasma protein and related products (PPRPs) in times of shortage.

Labile Blood Components

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The National Plan for Management of Shortage of Labile Blood Components

Red Phase Emergency Framework

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Emergency framework for rationing of blood for massively bleeding patients during a red phase blood shortage
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Synopsis for Triage Team
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Blood Shortage and Massive Transfusion Working Group
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Identification and Selection of Studies
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References (ethical frameworks and allocation protocols)

Immunoglobulin Product

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Brand Switching Guidance and Resources

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NAC IVIg Brand Switching Guidance
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Fact Sheet- Cdn Ig SupplyIVIg Brand Switching
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TSO1337 Switching IVIG Brands - Alberta Public Labs
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Template Communication IVIg Brand Switch - Doctor (Word doc)
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Template Communication IVIg Brand Switch - Patient (Word doc)

Provincial Shortage Simulation Reports

Provincial simulated shortage reports are developed by provincial emergency blood management committees.

2018

2016

NB Simulation Exercise

2014

2011

British Columbia

2010

Newfoundland and Labrador