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- Title
The Reliability of Self-Reporting Blood Type: Helmet Patches, ID Tags, Tattoos, and Other Blood Type Identification.
- Authors
Swann, Jacob A.; Hofmann, Luke J.
- Abstract
The article discusses the use of several things to identify the blood type of the service members in the U.S. including identification (ID) tags, tattoos and helmet patches. It highlights the standard application for the prescreening phase of the service members for the identification of blood type. It also cites the importance of blood transfusion for the wounded service members.
- Subjects
BLOOD testing; BLOOD transfusion; MEDICAL care of military personnel; MEDICAL screening; BLOOD groups
- Publication
American Surgeon, 2016, Vol 82, Issue 12, pe355
- ISSN
0003-1348
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/000313481608201210