Simpson M B
Transfusion. 1987 Mar-Apr;27(2):192-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1987.27287150198.x.
Prospective-concurrent audits and medical consultation were associated with a 56 percent decrease in the use of platelet concentrates at a tertiary care medical center. This study documents that mandatory pretransfusion review of component requests can alter hospital transfusion practices.