Jerold C. Alcantara

Donor Deferral Patterns at a Hospital-based Blood Bank in Saudi Arabia

Jerold C. Alcantara, Farhan Klalaf Menahi Alenezi, Charlie P. Cruz & Tessie Y. Alcantara · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2016

Aims: This study analysed the blood donors deferral patterns at a government hospital blood bank in Saudi Arabia. The proportion and reasons of deferrals were also investigated. Methodology: Retrospective review was done using donor records in a two-year period from January 2013...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2016/26835

Appropriateness of Use of Blood Products in Tertiary Hospitals

Jerold C. Alcantara, Ann P. Opiña & Rhashani Arjay M. Alcantara · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2015

Aims: This study aimed at evaluating the appropriateness of use of blood products in Northern Philippines and sought to find out if significant differences exist on the appropriateness of use of the blood products among the different departments and the tertiary hospitals. Method...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2015/15852