Parenteral iron—Does it increase infection risk?
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
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Impact of Rh five-antigen-matched transfusion on alloimmunization and clinical outcomes in patients requiring repeated red blood cell transfusions: a prospective randomized controlled study. [PDF]
Xie X, Qin Y, Wang H, Zhang J.
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Abstract Background and Objectives The main use of plasma has evolved into market‐driven plasma‐derived medicinal products (PDMPs), but it still requires donors. Availability of PDMPs in access to care is often considered restrictively, in terms of volumes of plasma required for production and whether or not to remunerate donors.
Jean‐Baptiste Thibert +7 more
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Analysis of influencing factors for 5-year transfusion-related adverse events in a tertiary hospital using real-world data. [PDF]
Ma Z, Li H, Liu H, Cheng Y, Wu Y.
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Abstract Background and Objectives The global blood product shortage is a persistent problem that urgently needs addressing. Research has investigated the effects of incentives, different interventions and different modes of communication on promoting blood donation; yet, there has been no systematic review comparing interactive communication–based ...
Louisa Boult +3 more
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A single center experience of transfusion related adverse reaction in pediatric patients with malignant solid and hematological tumors. [PDF]
Shan G +6 more
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Abstract Background and Objectives Patient blood management (PBM) as a standard‐of‐care approach, sustained by substantial scientific literature, is now widely supported by national and international recommendations and guidelines. Scientific evidence shows that PBM is a strategic tool for improving clinical outcomes, quality of life and patient safety,
Vanessa Agostini +7 more
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to Hemovigilance: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Entry-Level Medical Professionals in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Northern India. [PDF]
Bala M +3 more
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Preventing overfilling of blood bags to reduce clot formation and improve donor safety
Abstract Background and Objectives Overfilling of blood bags is common in low‐resource settings, causing clot formation, donor and recipient risks and blood wastage. This study assessed overfilling prevalence and evaluated a low‐cost intervention to mitigate it.
Kabiru M. Sulaiman +6 more
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Abstract Background and Objectives In Denmark, all blood banks use the same standardized donor vigilance system, enabling comparisons of adverse reactions across the country's five regions. At several collection sites, a compression bandage is applied over the venipuncture site after donation.
Pia Braagaard Hartfelt +7 more
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