Hospital red blood cell and platelet supply and utilization from March to December of the first year of the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: The <scp>BEST</scp> collaborative study

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, RBC and PLT inventories remained adequate. During the first wave of cases, significant decreases in patient care activities were associated with excess RBC and PLT supplies and increased product outdating.