Use of segments for the quality control of the factor VIII: coagulant activity of fresh frozen plasma.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This article aims to characterize some elements that define the organizational models of healthcare actions in the field of blood and blood products. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This exploratory and qualitative study was carried out based on a documentary survey complemented by interviews with key ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Souza MKB

更新日期：2018-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:A new granulocyte collection method employing discontinuous flow centrifugation and low donor dose of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is presented. Following the procedure, the increase in serum polysaccharide concentration was 100 mg/dl, about 20% of that seen after standard discontinuous flow leukapheresis. The average ef...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Szymanski IO

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There are no randomized trials comparing intravenous iron to RBC transfusion for the treatment of severe postpartum anaemia. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the feasibility of randomizing women with severe postpartum anaemia secondary to postpartum haemorrhage to RBC transfusion ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Holm C,Thomsen LL,Norgaard A,Langhoff-Roos J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In a preliminary study, the presence of potassium and magnesium in a modified synthetic medium (PAS-III) was found to have a significant influence on platelet metabolism (using apheresis-derived, as well as buffy-coat-derived platelets) when compared with standard PAS-III. The differences incl...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Gulliksson H,AuBuchon JP,Cardigan R,van der Meer PF,Murphy S,Prowse C,Richter E,Ringwald J,Smacchia C,Slichter S,de Wildt-Eggen J

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the frequency of maternal-fetal hemorrhage at or above 1 microliter of maternal whole blood. METHODS:Seventy-three mothers whose red blood cells bore an Rh antigen (Rh D, Rh c, Rh E) that was absent on red blood cells of their newborns were identified and a new cytological method, the Kleihauerimm...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Brossard Y,Pons JC,Jrad I,van Nifterik J,Gillot R,Saure C,Le Gaudion M,Richard A,Papiernik E

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Antibodies to antigens in the Kell blood group system, especially anti-KEL1, are involved in both haemolytic disease of the newborn and foetus and haemolytic transfusion reactions. Correct typing results are important and discrepancies between serologic and genetic typing must be resolved. Her...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wester ES,Steffensen R,Ligthart PC,Vad J,de Haas M,Storry JR,Olsson ML

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Transfusion is associated with a risk of infection and alloimmunization. Pathogen reduction using riboflavin and UV light (Mirasol treatment) inactivates pathogens and leucocytes. With increasing adoption of the technology in clinical use, regulatory agencies have recommended the introduction ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bakkour S,Chafets DM,Wen L,van der Meer PF,Mundt JM,Marschner S,Goodrich RP,Busch MP,Lee TH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new red blood cell (RBC) cold autoantibody (anti-Me) is presented which was detected in a patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia of 'cold type' associated with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia. The autoantibody was of the IgM (Kappa) class, had a moderate titer, and reacted with cord as well as with adult RBC. Its ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Salama A,Pralle H,Mueller-Eckhardt C

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pretreatment of LEW (RT-1l) rat recipients with antibody-coated BN (RT-1n) blood cells resulted in the suppression of the LEW antibody response against subsequent BN platelet and leukocyte transfusions. Both coating with homologous LEW-anti-BN serum or heterologous rabbit-anti-rat lymphocyte serum was effective. R...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Süsal C,Terness P,Opelz G

更新日期：1990-01-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A dramatic decrease in the level of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) takes place during the storage of whole blood (WB) in CPDA (citrate-phosphate-dextrose-adenine) and a similar decrease occurs during the storage of red blood cells (RBCs) in SAGM (saline-adenine-glucose-mannitol). The aim of ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Kurup PA,Arun P,Gayathri NS,Dhanya CR,Indu AR

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To demonstrate the application of leukocyte removal filters made of a new type of filter material - superfine glass fiber - for depleting leukocytes in SAGM red cell suspensions and preventing nonhemolytic transfusion reactions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The extent of leukocyte depletion and red ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Zou Y,Sun Q,Li A,Yao F,Hu Z,Li Z L,Ma W

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical course and laboratory findings of a patient with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia due to anti-phospholipid antibodies and secondary to a systemic lupus erythematosus-like syndrome are described. IgG and IgM with anti-phospholipid activity coexisted in both sera and acid eluates prepared from the patient's re...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Arvieux J,Schweizer B,Roussel B,Colomb MG

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Individual genomic screening for viruses in blood donations is becoming increasingly pressing as an alternative to pool testing to improve the safety of the blood supply. MATERIALS AND METHODS:To determine the feasibility and, possibly, efficacy of genomic screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Petrik J,Hewitt P,Barbara J,Allain J

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The US blood safety vigilance system is composed of a network of interwoven programs, now organized under a formal structure, with the Assistant Secretary of Health and DHHS Blood Safety Committee bearing overall responsibility. It takes advantage of the breadth of expertise and close collaborative relationship of tra...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Busch M,Chamberland M,Epstein J,Kleinman S,Khabbaz R,Nemo G

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three 'A1 weak B' blood groups found in two generations of a Romanian family were studied with quantitative and thermodynamic assays in order to determine if they derive from 'A1Bx' or from 'cis AB' genotypes, what cannot be achieved by the genetics. ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lopez M,Danielescu M,Liberge G,Salmon C

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BS II lectin, a second hemagglutinin isolated from Bandeiraea simplicifolia seeds, agglutinated the red cells from 11 patients manifesting the 'acquired B' antigen phenomenon. The results of serological studies indicate that this lectin has specificity for the type III polyagglutinable receptors rather than for the 'B...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Judd WJ,Beck ML,Hicklin BL,Iyer PN,Goldstein IJ

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Antibodies of unknown specificity (AUS) are frequently identified in the pre-transfusion testing. These antibodies can be insignificant or potentially cause post-transfusion haemolysis. Information about the prevalence of clinically relevant AUS is still lacking. Our aim was to predict the pot...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： de Albuquerque da Veiga Conrado MC,Cardoso RA,Dezan MR,Oliveira VB,Neto ADC,Ziza KC,Krieger JE,Pereira AC,Sabino EC,Rocha V,Mendrone-Júnior A,Dinardo CL

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Platelet function abnormalities have been reported in blood donors who have not consumed aspirin. Our objective was to identify factors other than aspirin that may contribute to impaired platelet function in qualified volunteer blood donors. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Blood samples were obtained f...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Paglieroni TG,Janatpour K,Gosselin R,Crocker V,Dwyre DM,MacKenzie MR,Holland PV,Larkin EC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We here report 2 patients who have acquired two consecutive episodes each of acute hepatitis, within 6 months after blood transfusion. The clinical and biochemical course was typical of recurrent acute viral hepatitis, and the patients recovered completely after each episode. The first infection was probably caused by...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ben-Dov I,Fainaru M

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:ISO standards for blood bags do not adequately define and control the dimensions of blood bag transfer tubing. This lack of standardization presents potential difficulties when making sterile connections between the wide range of tubing that has evolved in the absence of such standards. We aim...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Nightingale MJ,Lees B,Biset R,Mertens W

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a condition in which peripheral red blood cell (RBC) destruction is induced by the presence of an autoantibody. Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) represents an isolated process of decreased erythropoiesis. The combination of both is quite rare, with a very ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Zeidman A,Fradin Z,Barac Y,Bendayan D,Mittelman M,Orlin J

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-operative blood cell salvage (IOCS) is mainly avoided in onco surgery due to the suspicion that it could increase metastasis' risk. We simulated IOCS followed by leucodepletion: HCT116 (human colorectal cancer) cells were inoculated into packed red blood cells units, and their distribution was evaluated, step-by...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Marraccini C,Merolle L,Berni P,Boito K,Tamagnini I,Kuhn E,Ragazzi M,Baricchi R,Pertinhez TA

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thermal stabilization of human albumin by caprylate (CA) and acetyltryptophanate (AT) was studied by monitoring the formation of albumin polymer (defined as species larger than dimer) on the basis of its molecular size as well as its characteristic migration as alpha-globulin. Heating 5% protein solutions of purif...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Yu MW,Finlayson JS

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet function in thrombosis and haemostasis is reasonably well understood at the molecular level with respect to the proteins involved in cellular structure, signalling networks and platelet interaction with clotting factors and other cells. However, the natural history of these proteins has only recently garnered...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Schubert P,Devine DV

更新日期：2010-08-01 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:For some unknown reason humans may 'spontaneously' produce high amounts of neutralizing autoantibodies to a number of growth factors and cytokines. Reaching a certain high level the antibodies render the person cytokine deficient, mostly without overt clinical manifestations. The autoantibodies in question a...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hansen MB,Galle P,Salomo M,Svenson M,Dickmeiss E,Gimsing P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In Canada, Héma-Québec is considering the possibility of allowing men who have sex with men (MSM) to donate plasma for fractionation combined with a mandatory quarantine period. This study aims to assess the acceptability and operational feasibility of the programme in the targeted population....

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Caruso J,Germain M,Godin G,Myhal G,Pronovost F,Morin M,Otis J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome was successfully treated by plasma exchange (without any other therapy), and the relationship between changes in his peripheral blood lymphocyte subpopulations and the clinical improvement induced by plasma-pheresis was studied. At the recovery, the most interesting findings were...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Fiorini G,Bigi G,Paracchini ML,Marinig C,Gibelli A

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an ongoing debate whether platelet concentrates (PCs) prepared from either whole-blood donations or by plateletpheresis are superior. Usage of these two product types varies greatly between countries and individual institutions. Some use mainly apheresis PCs; others prefer pooled PCs which are produced from w...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Schrezenmeier H,Seifried E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00