Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sepsis associated with the transfusion of contaminated platelets: a case report.

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：:Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is used as a cryoprotective agent when platelets are frozen. We examined the effect of DMSO (0.1 to 10%) on platelet aggregation, release, and prostaglandin synthesis (as indicated by malondialdehyde formation) in response to thrombin, collagen, arachidonic acid and calcium ionophore. Inhibit...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fratantoni JC,Poindexter BJ

更新日期：1983-03-01 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:The anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody rituximab has immune-modulatory effects similar to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the efficacy and safety of rituximab in autoimmune diseases that are also treated with IVIG. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:The mo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： MacIsaac J,Siddiqui R,Jamula E,Li N,Baker S,Webert KE,Evanovitch D,Heddle NM,Arnold DM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transfusion-related characteristics have been hypothesized to cause allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) but they have not been thoroughly studied. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the associations of infusion rate, infusion volume, ABO mismatching, component age, and pretransfusion medica...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Savage WJ,Tobian AA,Savage JH,Hamilton RG,Borge PD,Kaufman RM,Ness PM

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Red blood cells (RBCs) undergo changes during storage. Various studies have suggested a higher risk of adverse and often multifactorial clinical outcomes associated with older-stored RBCs. Our aim therefore was to examine if storage of transfused RBCs is also associated with the risk of RBC-specific alloanti...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Zalpuri S,Schonewille H,Middelburg R,van de Watering L,de Vooght K,Zimring J,van der Bom JG,Zwaginga JJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, long-standing elevations of soluble growth factors released from platelets (PLTs) after contact with artificial surfaces during dialysis were described. They could be jointly responsible for the high frequency of death from cardiovascular diseases in dialysis patients. There are no comparable data ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Zimmermann R,Loew D,Weisbach V,Strasser E,Ringwald J,Zingsem J,Eckstein R

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Presyncopal reactions are among the most common systemic reactions experienced by blood donors, occur most frequently in novice donors, and can serve as a deterrent to future donation regardless of donation experience. This report describes the validation of a presyncopal reactions scale that can be used to ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： France CR,Ditto B,France JL,Himawan LK

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The correlation between signal-to-cutoff (S/CO) ratios of a second-generation hepatitis C virus (HCV) enzyme immunoassay (EIA; Abbott) and a third-generation HCV enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA; Ortho) and confirmed HCV infection has been reported. The utility of the values for the Chinese anti-HCV ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ren FR,Lv QS,Zhuang H,Li JJ,Gong XY,Gao GJ,Liu CL,Wang JX,Yao FZ,Zheng YR,Zhu FM,Tiemuer MH,Bai XH,Shan H

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypothermic storage transforms red blood cells (RBC) from smooth biconcave discocytes into increasingly spherical spiculated echinocytes and, ultimately, fragile spherocytes (S). Individual cells undergo this transformation at different rates, producing a heterogeneous mixture of RBCs at all stages of echino...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lu M,Shevkoplyas SS

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All published reports have described methods for virus photoinactivation which significantly alter red cell (RBC) properties during storage. In order to improve virucidal activity and reduce damage to RBCs, a series of phenothiazine derivatives were either synthesized or purified and screened for bacteriopha...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wagner SJ,Skripchenko A,Robinette D,Mallory DA,Cincotta L

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of cases of transfusion-associated acquired immune deficiency syndrome (TA-AIDS) that will be seen over the next few years is difficult to estimate, because of the uncertainty about the number of persons infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) via blood transfusion and about the duration of the...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kalbfleisch JD,Lawless JF

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have demonstrated that immunity against platelet (PLT) transfusions is dependent on recipient antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and their ability to produce nitric oxide (NO). To further analyze this, we focused on NO's major metabolite peroxynitrite (ONOO(-)) and its ability to affect PLT immunity. S...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Semple JW,Speck ER,Fabron A Jr,Kim RA,Freedman J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interventions intended to motivate donors to return can be costly and time consuming. The current study examined the effect of a Web-based automated interview, informed by motivational interviewing and self-determination theory, on donor intention, motivation, and behavior in a sample of highly experienced d...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Livitz IE,France CR,France JL,Fox KR,Ankawi B,Slepian PM,Kessler DA,Rebosa M,Shaz BH

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In cases of massive hemorrhage in the US military, improved outcomes have been reported with the use of warm, fresh whole blood transfusions. Cold-stored low-titer type O whole blood (LTOWB) has become the preferred product for resuscitation of severe bleeding in deployed surgical units. Reports of LTOWB use...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bahr TM,DuPont TL,Morris DS,Pierson SE,Esplin MS,Brown SM,O'Brien EA,Ilstrup SJ,Christensen RD

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uncommonly, antibodies that appear to exhibit antigenic specificity on red blood cell (RBC) panels fail to maintain specificity following alloadsorption (i.e., they mimic antigenic specificity). Understanding both the pitfalls and the proper pathways to establish the diagnosis and to interpret the clinical s...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Dwyre DM,Clapper A,Heintz M,Elbert C,Strauss RG

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The testing of cord blood (CB) progenitor and stem cell units for transplantation suitability involves enumeration of total nucleated cells before freezing. CD34+ cell counts may also be a means of determining suitability. Studies have been conducted to evaluate how specific storage conditions influence cell...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kurtz J,Seetharaman S,Greco N,Moroff G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies conducted in developed countries described hepatitis E virus (HEV) as an emerging infectious threat to blood safety. However, data on HEV among blood donors from southeast Asia are lacking. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Between July and August 2014, we assessed the presence of HEV immunoglobulin (...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Nouhin J,Prak S,Madec Y,Barennes H,Weissel R,Hok K,Pavio N,Rouet F

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to blood products during pregnancy carries a potential risk of transfusion transmission of infectious agents. Blood agencies have historically sought optimal deferral and testing strategies to protect blood supplies in part to ensure the protection of pregnant women and their unborn infants. The Zik...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Murphy MS,Shehata N,Colas JA,Chassé M,Fergusson DA,O'Brien SF,Goldman M,Tinmouth A,Forster AJ,Wilson K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An antibody found in the serum of a Japanese blood donor detects a new high-frequency red cell antigen named UMC. UMC is absent from Inab phenotype cells, weakly expressed on Dr(a-) cells, and destroyed by alpha-chymotrypsin but not trypsin treatment of red cells. UMC is, therefore, a Cromer-related antigen. Immunoblo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Daniels GL,Okubo Y,Yamaguchi H,Seno T,Ikuta M

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Rh blood group system, variant RhD and RhCE express several partial antigens. We investigated RH in samples with partial DIVa that demonstrated weak and variable reactivity with anti-C. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Standard hemagglutination techniques, polymerase chain reaction-based assays, and RH seque...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Westhoff CM,Vege S,Halter Hipsky C,Hue-Roye K,Copeland T,Velliquette RW,Horn T,Lomas-Francis C,Reid ME

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of transferring blood-borne infections during transfusion is continually increasing because of newly emerging and reemerging viruses. Development of a rapid screening method for emerging viruses that might be transmitted by transfusion is required to eliminate such pathogens during blood donor scree...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Takizawa K,Nakashima T,Mizukami T,Kuramitsu M,Endoh D,Kawauchi S,Sasaki K,Momose H,Kiba Y,Mizutani T,Furuta RA,Yamaguchi K,Hamaguchi I

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is scope to further improve the safety of transfusion practice within the United Kingdom. This study aims to identify the current role of junior doctors in the transfusion process and to assess their competency to appropriately prescribe blood and blood products to patients. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:T...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Graham J,Grant-Casey J,Alston R,Baker P,Pendry K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet (PLT) transfusion is the primary treatment for thrombocytopenia. PLTs are obtained exclusively from volunteer donors, and the PLT product has only a 5-day shelf life, which can limit supply and result in PLT shortages. PLTs derived from stem cells could help to fill this clinical need. However, curr...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Avanzi MP,Oluwadara OE,Cushing MM,Mitchell ML,Fischer S,Mitchell WB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In October 2005, a recall of human tissue for implantation was initiated because one recovery center obtained tissues from donors who were not screened properly for infectious diseases. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended notifying affected patients and of...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Steelman VM,Schlueter AJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen Jk(a-b-) persons were detected by testing 638,460 Osaka blood donors with an automated 2 M urea technique. Two of these 14 Jk(a-b-) samples were quite different from the hitherto reported Jk(a-b-) phenotype, and a family study showed that the mode of the inheritance was dominant. The red cell membranes of the...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Okubo Y,Yamaguchi H,Nagao N,Tomita T,Seno T,Tanaka M

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunoglobulin (Ig)G replacement with intravenous or subcutaneous immunoglobulins is a lifelong substitutive therapy in patients with primary antibody deficiencies (PADs). Hemolysis after immunoglobulin therapy was described in patients receiving high immunoglobulin dosages. The issue of hemolysis after immu...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Quinti I,Pulvirenti F,Milito C,Granata G,Giovannetti G,La Marra F,Pesce AM,Farrugia A,Coluzzi S,Girelli G

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantification of CD34+ stem and progenitor cells is predominantly performed by flow cytometric analysis of cells prepared by whole blood staining and red cell lysis. This method also includes cell washing, which is thought to cause the destruction and loss of some of the nucleated cells (NCs). To address th...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fritsch G,Printz D,Stimpfl M,Dworzak MN,Witt V,Pötschger U,Buchinger P

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the high (40 to 50 per cent) glycerol method of freezing red blood cells has many advantages, no feasible procedure for deglycerolizing with only a clinical centrifuge has been available. Thus this method has been restricted to blood centers that distribute a sufficient number of frozen cells to warrant the i...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Meryman HT,Hornblower M

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00