Perioperative red cell transfusion: evidence, guidelines and practice.

abstract：:Anti-D levels in blood taken immediately postpartum from Rh-negative women who have been given antenatal Rh immune globulin and the anti-D levels in the cord blood of their babies were measured semiquantitatively by a low ionic polybrene Auto Analyzer technique. When both mother and baby were Rh-negative a comparison ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Pollock JM,Bowman JM

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is almost general agreement that removal of leukocytes from blood components reduces the incidence of HLA-antibody formation and refractoriness to random platelet transfusions. Recently filters have become available, which are able to reduce leukocyte contamination in platelet suspensions with acceptable platele...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Novotny VM,van Doorn R,Rozier Y,D'Amaro J,Harvey MS,Brand A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments have shown that suitably diluted, unpurified IgA paraprotein sera can be substituted for chemically purified IgA proteins in the passive haemagglutination test for the detection of anti-IgA antibodies. The substitution of unpurified IgA paraprotein was made possible by the enhanced serological activity obt...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hunt A,Reed M

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue oxygen delivery depends on red blood cell (RBC) content and RBC flow regulation in the microcirculation. The important role of the RBC in tissue oxygenation is clear from anaemia and the use of RBC transfusion which has saved many lives. Whether RBC transfusion actually restores tissue oxygenation is difficult ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Raat NJ,Ince C

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The International Haemovigilance Network collects aggregate data on complications of blood donation from member haemovigilance systems (HVS). We analysed the data collected in 2006-2016 in order to learn from it and consider future improvements. MATERIALS AND METHODS:National HVS entered annu...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wiersum-Osselton JC,Politis C,Richardson C,Goto N,Grouzi E,Marano G,Land KJ

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rationale for using topical platelet gel therapy is to provide the healing tissues with concentrated platelet-derived factors. Several systems are available to prepare platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and from these, the platelet gel. These systems produce two- to six-fold platelet and growth factor-enriched c...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Mazzucco L,Balbo V,Cattana E,Guaschino R,Borzini P

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sensitivity of a combination of various papain methods with normal and low ionic strength (lis) of the serum-cell mixture for the detection of red cell antibodies was tested after varying periods of incubation of the mixture. The mixture was centrifuged before reading when the period of incubation was short. The m...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Jørgensen J,Nielsen M,Laugesen J,Stoltenberg S

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Factor VIII (FVIII) levels are used as a quality marker of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP); however, other clotting factors are not routinely measured. METHODS:We assessed additional haemostatic parameters and the dynamics of coagulation using Thrombelastography (TEG) and a thrombin generation test (TGT). FFP was...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lawrie AS,Cardigan RA,Williamson LM,Machin SJ,Mackie IJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Albumin is obtainable from human blood plasma by an ion exchange chromatographic procedure in a yield of about 95% and a purity well above Pharmacopoeia requirements. Cryosupernatant, factor IX depleted plasma is precipitated with 12 and 25% w/v polyethylene glycol 4000. The second precipitate is dissolved to 8% w/v p...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Curling JM,Berglöf J,Lindquist LO,Eriksson S

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 2-year study involving 133 premature low birth weight (less than 1,500 g) infants, the impact of CMV infection via blood transfusion was assessed. 8.4% (7 out of 83) of transfused infants and 10% (7 out of 70) of those exposed to seropositive blood acquired CMV. In those less than 1,250 g the infection rate rose ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Galea G,Urbaniak SJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A large number of European blood centres, including our own, use the buffy-coat method for platelet production. In this article we describe a previously unnoticed phenomenon shown by a proportion of buffy-coats, which display an unusually bright cherry colour and low platelet counts. MATERIAL...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Rebulla P,Smacchia C,Greppi N,Porretti L,Lopa R,Cernuschi M,Sirchia G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An attempt was made to confirm a previously reported association between HLA type B16 and resistance to infection with live attenuated influenza A virus vaccine. No differences were found either in the ability of influenza virus to attach to fractionated white blood cells from HLB B16 subjects compared to cells from s...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Mackenzie JS,Wetherall JD,Flower RL,Fimmel PJ,Dawkins RL

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality management is an ongoing development resulting in consistency products and services and ever increasing customer satisfaction. The ultimum is Total Quality Management. Quality systems and quality management in transfusion medicine have gained considerable attention since the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Wher...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Smit-Sibinga CT

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The occurrence of thromboembolic events (TEEs) with intravenous immunoglobulin lots (IVIGs) raised the question of the causative agent for these adverse events. We investigated the predominant plasma proteases in 19 IVIG lots from five manufacturers including three lots associated with adverse...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Etscheid M,Breitner-Ruddock S,Gross S,Hunfeld A,Seitz R,Dodt J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is characterized by the presence of IgG antibodies in the maternal circulation which cause haemolysis in the fetus by crossing the placenta and sensitizing red cells for destruction by macrophages in the fetal spleen. Numerous serological, quantitative and cellular assays have b...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hadley AG

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:False-positive enzyme immunoassay (EIA) tests in blood donors receiving influenza vaccine were first reported in 1991. We conducted follow-up testing for 6 months of those donors with multiply reactive, but unconfirmed EIA (at least 2 positives in anti-HCV-1.0, anti-HIV-1, and anti-HTLV-I assays) with a history of rec...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Arnold NL,Slade BA,Jones MM,Popovsky MA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combined immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of antibodies to HIV-1/2 and HTLV-I/II (Bioelisa, Launch Diagnostics) has been evaluated to determine its suitability for routine use in blood screening. 84,222 donations were tested from 76,452 donors. One HIV- and 1 HTLV-1-positive donor were identified. The spec...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Flanagan P,McAlpine L,Ramskill SJ,Smith AG,Eglin R,Parry JV,Mortimer PP

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes a new method for comparison of fluid motion and associated shear forces with various modes of platelet agitation. Fluid motion generated by flatbed, tumbler-type and circular platelet agitators was investigated. Trajectory tracings of polyethylene beads suspended inside platelet storage bags were ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Torres R,Tormey CA,Stack G

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two batches of heat-treated factor VIII concentrate were found to contain anti-HIV-positive plasma donations. The batches were dry-heat-treated at 68 degrees C for 2 and 24 h, respectively. No HIV seroconversions occurred in 13 susceptible haemophiliacs receiving a total of 540 bottles of these factor VIII preparation...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Cuthbert RJ,Ludlam CA,Brookes E,McClelland DB

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of non-A, non-B hepatitis transmission by an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) preparation was assessed in a prospective multicenter trial in 68 patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders (40 children or adolescents and 28 adults). During the 4-week prestudy evaluation period the clinical examinations a...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Imbach P,Perret BA,Babington R,Kaminski K,Morell A,Heiniger HJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The domain specificity of anti-factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitor antibodies was determined in assays using FVIII domains generated by thrombin cleavage or expressed as recombinant polypeptides to neutralise the inhibitor. The results revealed the existence of three major types of inhibitors, and various combinations of th...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Scandella D

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Native hemoglobin in the form of stroma-free hemoglobin cannot be used as blood substitute. Hemoglobin has to be modified either molecularly or encapsulated. First generation molecularly modified ultrapure hemoglobins are now in clinical trial--some in Phase III. There are a number of these. Polyhemoglobin is formed b...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Chang TM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Previous data that showed maintenance of reticulocyte percentage in whole blood stored in CPDA-1 have led to the assumption that reticulocyte maturation becomes arrested during refrigerated storage. However, reticulocyte behaviour in red-blood-cell units stored in additive solutions has not ye...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Urbina A,Palomino F

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proteins and sodium in human source blood plasma are segregated and concentrated on freezing, particularly in plasma that is frozen slowly in a large container. The temperature and the concentration gradients at the freezing front induce a convection in the liquid phase and thus play the primary role in the segreg...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Chang CE

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vivo immune phagocytosis of neonatal monocytes was significantly correlated to the extent of maternal HLA immunization. Monocytes from all 15 neonates of mothers with HLA antibodies show reduced immune phagocytosis. In contrast, this holds true for monocytes from only 6 out of 13 neonates of mothers without detecta...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Neppert J,Mueller-Eckhardt G,Heine O

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IgG subclasses differ not only in their biochemical and biologic properties, but also in their occurrence as selective deficiencies, alone and in combination. The normal range of IgG subclass concentrations in children and adults is compared with deficiencies found in individuals with repeated respiratory tract infect...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hanson LA,Björkander J,Robbins JB,Schneerson R,Söderström R,Söderström T

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A patient transfused with two pooled platelet concentrates became breathless. Bilateral infiltrates were seen on chest X-ray. A diagnosis of transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) was made. The patient received 100% oxygen and recovered after 5 days. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Antibody scre...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lucas G,Rogers S,Evans R,Hambley H,Win N

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To prove the feasibility of a semi-automated cross-match procedure using a commercially available solid-phase microplate test and standard laboratory equipment. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The new procedure was evaluated against the conventional spin tube technique and the gel centrifugation system....

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ostendorf N,Niefhoff D,Cassens U,Sibrowski W

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-Vw detecting an antigen on Miltenberger I (Mi I) variant glycophorin A (GPA) has rarely been reported as a cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN). We report an infant with severe HDN due to anti-Vw. Examination of the Vw+ erythrocytes of the father and paternal grandmother by sodium dodecylsulphate polya...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Rearden A,Frandson S,Carry JB

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study of 50 recipients of HBsAg-negative blood who had undergone cardiac surgery, 4 (8%) developed acute non-A, non-B hepatitis. The patients who developed hepatitis had received significantly more units of blood or blood products than the patients who had no hepatitis. The incubation period of the di...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Tur-Kaspa R,Shimon DV,Shalit M,Adler R,Shraga S,Manny N,Morag A,Eliakim M

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00