Blood Transfusion and Athletics

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Recently, the U.S. Olympic Committee revealed that 7 members of its 24-member Olympic cycling team, including 4 medalists, had received blood transfusions in an effort to enhance their performance in the Los Angeles Olympic games. Ironically, public disclosure took place during National Blood Donor Month and at a time when blood shortages were being reported in southern California and elsewhere in the country. According to team officials, the athletes were given transfusions of whole blood, collected from both relatives and from unrelated donors, in a motel room. Details of the collection, storage, and compatibility and safety testing have not been . . .

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