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Assessment of the efficacy of large volume delayed sampling primary culture and pathogen reduction in preventing septic reactions from platelet transfusions

open access: yesTransfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Many mitigation processes have been introduced to reduce septic transfusion reactions (STRs) caused by the transfusion of bacterially contaminated PLTs. Methods The efficacy of primary culture and pathogen reduction is assessed in this review using data from long‐term hemovigilance programs in the US, Canada, UK, France, Switzerland,
Michael R. Jacobs
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring and feedback using data in transfusion medicine: A study of practices from the BEST Collaborative

open access: yesTransfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background It is imperative that health systems monitor transfusion practice quality and implement improvements when evidence‐based practice gaps are identified. Despite the importance of data‐driven quality activities, little is known about approaches employed by hospitals. This study aimed to describe strategies used by hospitals to acquire,
Ryan A. Metcalf   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intravenous Administration of Vitamin K1 in Dogs and Cats Presented for Anticoagulant Rodenticide Poisoning: A Retrospective Study of 58 Cases

open access: yesJournal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the safety of IV lecithin‐solubilizing agent‐based vitamin K1 (VK‐LSE) administration and compare the outcomes in dogs and cats with anticoagulant rodenticide (AR) poisoning that received IV VK‐LSE with or without exogenous coagulation factors (CF). Design Retrospective study (January 2010 to January 2022).
Camille Dartencet   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An innovative modelling proposal for the blood supply chain

open access: yesVox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract Whole‐blood donation and apheresis are the only ways to obtain blood components for human use. Tools are being developed to improve the efficiency of blood donation systems by reducing waste, increasing donations and preventing shortages.
Jorge Pagán‐Ortiz   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parenteral iron—Does it increase infection risk?

open access: yesVox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) are prevalent conditions impacting various patient populations, both surgical and non‐surgical conditions. The advent of patient blood management (PBM) has promoted intravenous (IV) iron therapy as an alternative to oral iron and blood transfusions.
Joyisa Deb   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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