The demand for blood in Vietnam rose steadily from 10 units every two weeks in April 1965 to 2,000 units every week in February 1966. The blood program was built upon four premises: (1) The 406th Medical Laboratory in Japan would have responsibility for supply of blood to Vietnam. (2) There would be a unified blood service for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and allies other than the Vietnamese, who had their own blood-bank system. (3) Local drawing of blood would be discouraged. (4) The supply of blood would remain in laboratory channels rather than general supply depots, because of the complexity of the system and the need for professional surveillance. The blood came largely from American servicemen and dependents in Japan, Korea, Okinawa, and the Pacific Fleet. It was flown from Japan to Saigon, where a central blood bank was located. From there, it was sent to subdepots, hospitals, and clearing stations. All types of blood were brought into the country, but only universal-donor low-titer 'O' blood was used in the clearing companies. Practically all blood was delivered by air in Vietnam in larger Air Force and Army airplanes for long hauls and in medical evacuation helicopters for short deliveries. A new styrofoam blood box weighing only 40 lb. when loaded with 18 units of blood was introduced to expedite blood shipments. (Author)
Development of a Blood Program in Vietnam
1966
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