American Society of Anesthesiologists: Blood Banks Face O-Negative Shortages
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Medical] (TNSjou) -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Blood Banks Face O-Negative Shortages
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CHICAGO -As blood banks across the U.S. report dangerously low supplies of O-negative blood (red blood cells) -commonly called the "universal donor" -anesthesiologists are calling for increased donation and changes in how hospitals use the "universal donor& . . .
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Blood Banks Face O-Negative Shortages
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CHICAGO -As blood banks across the U.S. report dangerously low supplies of O-negative blood (red blood cells) -commonly called the "universal donor" -anesthesiologists are calling for increased donation and changes in how hospitals use the "universal donor& . . .