PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Miss-transfusion of blood has become one of the leading causes of death related to blood transfusion. New technology is able to better prevent miss-transfusions than older methods. RECENT FINDINGS: New computer-based technology is available and is very effective in preventing miss-transfusion of blood. SUMMARY: Humans make errors. New technology can prevent those errors.
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