AABB GUIDE TO PNEUMATIC TUBE DELIVERY SYSTEMS: VALIDATION AND USE TO TRANSPORT BLOOD COMPONENTS

By Aabb Pneumatic tube delivery systems are an integral component of the contemporary day-to-day functioning of many blood banks and transfusion medicine services. In recent years, reliance on their speed has increased and the software used to operate them has become highly sophisticated. Adequate staffing at receiving stations is an increasing concern, as is the overall system workload. This Guide to Pneumatic Tube Delivery Systems details the “nuts and bolts” of system planning, operation, and maintenance for facilities considering a pneumatic delivery system, those needing to expand an existing system, or those wanting to increase efficiency of operations. Highlights Spill prevention and management Templates for validation protocol and worksheets. Examining routes for environmental conditions hazardous to components. Contingency planning for, and rehearsal of, alternative methods during system shutdowns. Training of staff. Current expectations and practice reflected in regulatory requirements. This Guide will prove to be an invaluable resource for users who are looking ahead to future needs of their institutions. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ American ABB (January 1, 2020) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 31 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1563954109 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1563954108