Multiple hemolytic transfusion reactions misinterpreted as severe vaso-occlusive crisis in a patient with sickle cell disease.

abstract：:Fatal postoperative erythroderma (POE) developed in a 52-year-old woman with gallstones who underwent elective cholecystectomy. During surgery, she was transfused with 3 units of unirradiated packed red cells stored in the liquid state for at least 4 days after collection. The POE is believed to have been the result o...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Otsuka S,Kunieda K,Hirose M,Takeuchi H,Mizutani Y,Nagaya M,Sato G,Kasuya S,Matsutomo K,Noma A

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The serological safety of transfusing ≤4 units of low titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) in civilian trauma patients has been demonstrated. This study investigated clinical outcomes of LTOWB recipients compared to patients who received only conventional blood components during their resuscitation. STUDY DESI...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Seheult JN,Anto V,Alarcon LH,Sperry JL,Triulzi DJ,Yazer MH

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Qualification of a cord blood bank (CBB) is a complex process that includes evaluation of multiple aspects of donor screening and testing, processing, accreditation and approval by professional cell therapy groups, and results of received cord blood units. The University of Minnesota Medical Center Cell Ther...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rabe F,Kadidlo D,Van Orsow L,McKenna D

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When bacteria are found, after a platelet transfusion, in the recipient's blood as well as in the platelet concentrate (PC), a causal relationship is normally suspected, with the PC as the causative agent. The other alternative, that the patient has bacteremia and contaminated the PC, is less well documented...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Engstrand M,Engstrand L,Högman CF,Hambraeus A,Branth S

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blood has been imbued with powerful connotations through history and across cultures. Currently bestowed with scientific meaning, blood nevertheless carries symbolic resonance. This study examines these representations among practitioners and sheds light on the clinical and nonclinical factors that guide blo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fortin S,Cardona LG,Latreille M,Tucci M,Lacroix J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After multiple transfusions, the serologic typing of autologous blood group phenotypes is difficult, because of mixed RBC populations. The genotyping of ABO, Rh, Kell, Kidd, and Duffy systems could be used to determine autologous blood group antigen status. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Blood samples from patien...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rozman P,Dovc T,Gassner C

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dextran 40 is the main component of the solution used to wash or dilute thawed cord blood unit (CBU) products for stem cell transplant. Dextran 40 became unavailable in the United States as of April 2014. Like many other cellular therapy laboratories in the United States, we found ourselves with limited dextran 40 inv...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Reich-Slotky R,Bachegowda LS,Ancharski M,Mendeleyeva L,Rubinstein P,Rennert H,Shore T,van Besien K,Cushing M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the number of successful marrow transplants has increased, the lack of HLA-identical sibling donors for 60 to 70 percent of transplant candidates has become a serious problem. Pilot studies established that marrow transplantation between phenotypically HLA-identical, unrelated individuals can be accomplished succes...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Stroncek D,Bartsch G,Perkins HA,Randall BL,Hansen JA,McCullough J

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique of platelet concentrate preparation and storage is presented which permits the maximum number of viable and functional platelets to be preserved for periods of 72 hours. Although the storage conditions must be followed precisely, the method is nevertheless simple to perform and does not require specialized...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Slichter SJ,Harker LA

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, a quasi-lipid-enveloped (LE) form of the traditionally nonlipid-enveloped (NLE) hepatitis A virus (HAV) was described in human serum and cell culture-derived HAV stocks. This discovery challenges the understanding of HAV reduction in virus clearance studies of plasma products, which were performed ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kapsch AM,Farcet MR,Antoine G,Kreil TR

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current transfusion-related acute lung injury reduction strategies include avoiding transfusion of plasma products collected from female donors or female donors that have been pregnant to reduce transfusion of plasma-containing HLA antibodies. Such a policy considerably decreases the number of donors availab...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Scott E,Puca K,Heraly J,Gottschall J,Friedman K

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is endemic to tropical areas in Asia and the Western Pacific. It can cause fatal encephalitis, although most infected individuals are asymptomatic. JEV is mainly transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, but can also be transmitted through blood transfusion. To m...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rustanti L,Hobson-Peters J,Colmant AMG,Hall RA,Young PR,Reichenberg S,Tolksdorf F,Sumian C,Gravemann U,Seltsam A,Marks DC,Faddy HM

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent retrospective studies suggest myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) are more common than previously recognized and patients who develop transfusional dependence may be at risk for increased comorbid complications. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A retrospective review was undertaken of Medicare claims focusing o...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Goldberg SL,Chen E,Sasane M,Paley C,Guo A,Laouri M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this investigation was to determine the influence of granulocyte count on the yield of granulocytes. Healthy adult volunteer donors underwent filtration leukapheresis without premedication. The granulocyte count was measured before and immediately after the procedure. In 73 donors, there was an increase...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kosmidis PA,Lewandowski S

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemolysis due to D incompatibility in the setting of liver transplantation is less frequent than that associated with ABO incompatibility, but can represent an equally adverse event. Approximately 10 percent of ABO-compatible liver transplants involve a D- donor and a D+ recipient. CASE REPORT:A case of sev...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fung MK,Sheikh H,Eghtesad B,Lopez-Plaza I

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) is frequently transfused to patients with mild prolongation of coagulation values under the assumption that FFP will correct the coagulopathy. There is little evidence to support this practice, however. To determine the effect of FFP on coagulation variables and correlation with ble...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Abdel-Wahab OI,Healy B,Dzik WH

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to assess iron status and dietary iron intake in a sample of premenopausal female regular and new blood donors. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Premenopausal women blood donors were invited to participate. Blood samples were analyzed for serum ferritin and hemoglobin. An iron checklist assessed dietary...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Booth AO,Lim K,Capper H,Irving D,Fisher J,McNaughton SA,Riddell L,Keller A,Nowson CA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proinflammatory cytokines were measured in the supernatant portion of stored, bacterially contaminated, and/or white cell (WBC)-reduced units of red cells (RBCs). Previous studies from this laboratory and others have shown that cytokines are generated in platelet concentrates during storage. This earlier wor...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Stack G,Baril L,Napychank P,Snyder EL

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is characterized by red blood cell (RBC) destruction in response to oxidative stress. Although blood donors are not routinely screened for G6PD deficiency, the transfusion of stored G6PD-deficient RBCs may have serious adverse outcomes. By measuring G6PD en...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Francis RO,Jhang J,Hendrickson JE,Zimring JC,Hod EA,Spitalnik SL

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A microwave oven has been specifically modified to permit rapid thawing of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) by using a rotating disc with a temperature sensor to hold the plasma bag. This modification makes it possible to mix the FFP continuously during thawing, and automatically shuts the oven off when the plasma reaches 21...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rock G,Tackaberry ES,Dunn JG,Kashyap S

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A new automated apheresis system has recently been reported as useful in improving peripheral blood HPC collection in adults. The aim of this study has been to verify the utility of this system (AutoPBSC, COBE BCT) for standard leukapheresis and for LVL in the pediatric setting. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A p...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Torrabadella M,Olivé T,Ortega JJ,Massuet L

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alloagglutinins of M and N specificites with unique characteristics found in normal sera are described. Specific M or N agglutination by these sera occurred only when erythrocytes had been exposed to glucose-containing solutions. Conversion to the form of MN recognized by these sera required incubation of the cells in...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Morel PA,Bergren MO,Hill V,Garratty G,Perkins HA

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluate the current prevalence of serologic markers for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in blood donors and estimated HCV incidence and residual transfusion-transmitted risk at three large Brazilian blood centers. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Data on whole blood and platelet donations we...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： de Almeida-Neto C,Sabino EC,Liu J,Blatyta PF,Mendrone-Junior A,Salles NA,Leão SC,Wright DJ,Basques FV,Ferreira JE,Busch MP,Murphy EL,NHLBI Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study-II (REDS-II), International Component.

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The writings of the 17th and 19th centuries about experiments and debates about transfusion were often analyzed and discussed in articles and books, but an analysis of illustrations of transfusion during this pioneering epoch can throw new light on the subject. The first transfusion attempts were as sensatio...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lefrère JJ,Danic B

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryoprecipitate is used infrequently in home therapy for patients with hemophilia A since freezer storage is required and resuspension and pooling of thawed cryoprecipitate is cumbersome. We evaluated procedures for preparation of cryoprecipitate in an "open system" so that four to six bags of cryoprecipitate could be...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Smith KJ,Hodges PA

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated various algorithms for the generation of a red cell antibody identification panel by computer. The algorithms depended on schemes that optimized Fisher's exact p value for each specificity in the panel rather than using predetermined formulations of desired phenotypic combinations. Panels produced...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： AuBuchon JP,Roberts GC

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal D alloimmunization detected in early gestation requires aggressive intervention to prevent severe fetal anemia. An intrauterine transfusion (IUT) is indicated to prevent fetal death once severe fetal anemia has been detected, but is not without risk. Protocols combining therapeutic plasma exchange (...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bellone M,Boctor FN

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A latex agglutination assay was evaluated for the purpose of identifying compatible platelet donors for alloimmunized recipients. Assay reagents were prepared by adsorbing detergent-solubilized, donor-specific platelets to polystyrene latex beads. Semiquantitative results for up to 30 donors can be completed in less t...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ogden DM,Asfour A,Koller C,Lichtiger B

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemovigilance has shown that bacteria cause more fatalities than other infections together. Surveillance for detection of bacteria in platelets (PLTs) was initiated. Concomitantly, the storage period for PLTs was extended from 5 to 7 days to reduce cost. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Analysis was performed of al...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Munksgaard L,Albjerg L,Lillevang ST,Gahrn-Hansen B,Georgsen J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Monitoring of patients' vital sign values (VSVs) during hemotherapy may have an important role in the recognition and mitigation of transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO). Knowledge regarding VSVs and other patient characteristics in bedside-reported TACO or fluid challenge-suspected transfusion ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Andrzejewski C Jr,Popovsky MA,Stec TC,Provencher J,O'Hearn L,Visintainer P,Steingrub J

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00