Assessing transfusion competency in junior doctors: a retrospective cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little evidence to guide management of patients with acute leukemia and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Predictors of long-term outcome following ICH are unknown. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:This study included adult patients with acute leukemia and ICH over an 8-year period. The primary outcome was da...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Nixon S,Lieberman L,Atenafu EG,Doherty M,Murray C,Wolfe A,Brandys D,Rowland S,Kwan BY,Yu E,Lechner B,Maze D

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The addition of an appropriate metal chelator, such as diethylenetriaminopentaacetic acid (DTPA) to stored blood has been shown to be effective in a short-term (0-12 days) prevention of lipid peroxidation of stored RBCS: However, its long-term effectiveness has not been carefully evaluated. STUDY DESIGN AND...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Liu TZ,Chiu DT,Stern A

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate how a delay between pretransfusion platelet count measurement and actual platelet transfusion affects the assessment of platelet transfusion responses, the rate of reduction in platelet counts was determined in 30 patients with relatively uncomplicated thrombocytopenia. STUDY DESIGN AND METHO...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： del Rosario ML,Kao KI

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure is described for the large-scale production of pure suspensions of human lymphocytes and granulocytes. Platelet-poor buffy-coats, obtained by centrifugation of six units of ABO-compatible ACD blood, were pooled and centrifuged again, resulting in a crude leukocyte concentrate containing approximately 60 pe...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： de la Rivière AB,Verhoef-Karssen PR,de Wit JJ,Loos JA,Prins HK

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Very preterm newborns receive up to three to five red blood cell (RBC) transfusions, often early, after birth. Despite awareness of the association of transfusion with increases in cytokines and markers of endothelial activation, research has focused on single transfusions weeks after birth. With pathophysio...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Crawford TM,Andersen CC,Stark MJ

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient who had a previous anaphylactoid reaction to albumin required plasma exchange for myasthenia gravis. She was rechallenged with albumin from a different manufacturer after premedication with diphenhydramine. No adverse reaction occurred during five exchanges over a 10-day period. Possible pathogenic mechanism...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Edelman BB,Straughn MA,Getz P,Schwartz E

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ALX148, a novel CD47 blocking agent, is in clinical development for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and lymphoma. Because CD47 is highly expressed on red blood cells (RBCs), its therapeutic blockade can potentially interfere with pretransfusion compatibility testing. This study describes the interference of ALX...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kim TY,Yoon MS,Hustinx H,Sim J,Wan HI,Kim H

更新日期：2020-08-20 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：BACKGROUND:Cardiothoracic surgery places significant demands on blood bank resources. Measures aimed at reducing intraoperative hemodilution were initiated as part of a blood conservation program. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We initiated a series of measures aimed at reducing hemodilution volume: 1) reduction of intraven...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Tran MH,Lin DM,Wilcox T,Schiro D,Cannesson M,Milliken J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diclofenac has frequently been implicated as the cause of immune hemolytic anemias and less frequently of immune thrombocytopenia. The presence of the causative antibodies has only been demonstrated in patients with immune hemolytic anemia, but not yet in patients with thrombocytopenia. The cases of two pati...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Meyer O,Hoffmann T,Aslan T,Ahrens N,Kiesewetter H,Salama A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:KEY IDEAS Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has the potential to improve the dismal outcome of patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A major challenge for CAR T-cell therapy of AML patients is identifying leukemia-specific target antigens. Immune escape through down-regulation of target an...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sauer T,Rooney CM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet concentrates intended for transfusion to immunosuppressed patients are irradiated to minimize transfusion-induced graft-versus-host disease. Because few reports describe how irradiation influences stored platelets, the authors studied whether 5000 rad of gamma irradiation, the maximum dose currently used clin...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Moroff G,George VM,Siegl AM,Luban NL

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flow cytometric measurement of CD34+ events is used to ensure the quality of human progenitor cell grafts. This study was conducted to evaluate whether the spiking of routine samples from peripheral blood and apheresis products with CD34+ positive controls is feasible. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A total of 42...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Gutensohn K,Jessen M,Ketels A,Gramatzki M,Humpe A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exchange transfusions using whole blood less than 24 hours old and deglycerolized red cells reconstituted with fresh-frozen plasma were performed in two premature infants for the treatment of hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmia. Improvement of their condition was immediate. ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lorch V,Jones FS,Hoersten IR

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In December 2015, the men who have sex with men (MSM) deferral was reduced to 12 months in the United States. We compared human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) incidence and residual risk before and after this policy change using data from >50% of the US blo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Steele WR,Dodd RY,Notari EP,Haynes J,Anderson SA,Williams AE,Reik R,Kessler D,Custer B,Stramer SL,Transfusion-Transmissible Infections Monitoring System (TTIMS).

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bartonella spp. are neglected fastidious Gram-negative bacilli. We isolated Bartonella henselae from 1.2% of 500 studied blood donors and demonstrated that the bacteria remain viable in red blood cell units after 35 days of experimental infection. Now, we aim to evaluate the possibility of B. henselae transm...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Silva MN,Vieira-Damiani G,Ericson ME,Gupta K,Gilioli R,de Almeida AR,Drummond MR,Lania BG,de Almeida Lins K,Soares TC,Velho PE

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whole blood donors may experience post-donation symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, or headache after blood donation, which could influence donor retention. We aimed to examine post-donation symptoms during 1 week after whole blood donation, investigate donor characteristics associated with symptoms, and ev...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sweegers MG,Twisk JWR,Quee FA,Ferguson E,van den Hurk K

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the impact of RBC preparations on the status of postoperative immune activation, the soluble cytokine receptors of TNFalpha (sTNF-R) and IL-2 (sIL-2R), as well as neopterin and cell-mediated lympholysis (CML), were measured. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Patients undergoing strictly standardized anes...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Innerhofer P,Tilz G,Fuchs D,Luz G,Hobisch-Hagen P,Schobersberger W,Nussbaumer W,Lochs A,Irschick E

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report documents the demonstration of anti-K6 as the single antibody responsible for a delayed transfusion reaction. A 42-year-old white woman received three units of red blood cells for an episode of gastrointestinal bleeding from a duodenal ulcer. Twenty-three days following transfusion, laboratory and cli...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Taddie SJ,Barrasso C,Ness PM

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To minimize the bacterial contamination rate in blood collected from donors, a study was designed to evaluate the suitability of a single-use chlorhexidine-alcohol antiseptic for donor arm preparation at all blood collection venues in Australia. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A prospective study of bacterial load...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wong PY,Colville VL,White V,Walker HM,Morris RA,Microbial Contamination and Infection Control Subcommittee, Australian Red Cross Blood Service.

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An HIV-1 and HCV NAT blood screening assay (Procleix HIV-1/HCV, Gen-Probe, Inc.) simultaneously detecting HIV-1 and HCV RNA) has been implemented. Donor plasma samples reactive in the Procleix HIV-1/HCV assay are tested with the HIV-1 and HCV discriminatory assays to resolve whether HIV-1 RNA, HCV RNA, or bo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Vargo J,Smith K,Knott C,Wang S,Fang C,McDonough S,Giachetti C,Caglioti S,Gammon R,Gilbert D,Jackson JB,Richards W,Stramer S,Mimms L

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a recently developed enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, gene dosage effects were demonstrated for the Duffy, Ss, and Rh red blood cell antigen systems. We report a comparison by an antibody-binding assay of the relative amounts of Fya and Fyb antigens on FyaFya, FyaFyb, FybFyb, FyaFyx, and FyxFyx erthrocytes, an...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Caren LD,Bellavance R,Grumet FC

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Products cryopreserved with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in stem cell transplant (SCT) often cause many adverse effects during their infusion (major cardiovascular events, dyspnea … even death). These are especially frequent in pediatric patients. We tested if a fully automated and closed wash procedure (Sepax ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sánchez-Salinas A,Cabañas-Perianes V,Blanquer M,Majado MJ,Insausti CL,Monserrat J,Sánchez-Ibáñez MV,Menchón P,García-Hernández A,Gómez-Espuch J,Morales A,Moraleda JM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leukoreduction of platelet (PLT) concentrates (PCs) may be associated with hypotension in recipients, and a role for bradykinin (BK)-related peptides has been proposed for this side effect. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:The concentration of BK and one of its vasoactive metabolites, des-arginine(9)-BK (des-Arg(9)...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Moreau ME,Thibault L,Désormeaux A,Chagnon M,Lemieux R,Robillard P,Marceau F,Colman RW,Lepage Y,Rivard GE,Adam A

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-P1 is a cold-reactive antibody often found in the serum of P2 individuals. For the past two years our reference laboratory has encouraged the use of crossmatch compatible blood for patients with Anti-P1 rather than the use of reagent-typed P1 negative units. The authors recently surveyed those hospitals that refe...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Cronin CA,Pohl BA,Miller WV

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four commercial test kits for detecting cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies (indirect hemagglutination assay, indirect fluorescent antibody technique, enzyme immunoassay, and passive latex agglutination technique) were compared according to their technical demand, hands-on time, turnaround time, concordance with other te...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Feng CS,Williams IB,Gohd RS,Causey AP

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the COVID-19 outbreak, most hospitals deferred elective surgical procedures to allow space for the overwhelming number of COVID-19 patient admissions, expecting a decrease in routine blood component requirements. However, because transfusion support needs of COVID-19 patients are not well known, its i...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Velázquez-Kennedy K,Luna A,Sánchez-Tornero A,Jiménez-Chillón C,Jiménez-Martín A,Vallés Carboneras A,Tenorio M,García García I,López-Jiménez FJ,Moreno-Jiménez G

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multicenter study was performed to evaluate the efficiency of a multiplex individual-donation nucleic acid amplification technology (ID-NAT) and discriminatory testing algorithm for detecting hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Chinese blood donors. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A total of 1,205,796 hepati...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Gou H,Pan Y,Ge H,Zheng Y,Wu Y,Zeng J,Yang Z,Pan T,Cun W,Zhou G,Fang G,Zhang J,Zhang K,Zhang R,Sun Y,Xie J,Li J,Wang L

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring of platelet counts 1 hour after transfusion has become standard practice in most centers. In this study, platelet counts obtained 10 and 60 minutes after 48 platelet transfusions were compared. There was a close, linear relationship (r = 0.98) between these values over a wide range of posttransfusion counts...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： O'Connell B,Lee EJ,Schiffer CA

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Borrelia miyamotoi, a recently discovered relapsing fever spirochete, occurs in hard-bodied ticks wherever Lyme disease is endemic. Human infection is associated with relapsing fever and can cause meningoencephalitis in immunocompromised patients. A few cases of transfusion transmission of other relapsing fe...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Krause PJ,Hendrickson JE,Steeves TK,Fish D

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00