Hemorrhagic shock remains the main cause of death of the wounded in all wars and military conflicts. A key aspect in modern anesthetic strategy for the wounded with hemorrhagic shock is the strategy of a balanced infusion therapy.
O.V. Raboshchuk+3 more
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A systematic review of transfusion-transmitted malaria in non-endemic areas
Background Transfusion-transmitted malaria (TTM) is an accidental Plasmodium infection caused by whole blood or a blood component transfusion from a malaria infected donor to a recipient.
Federica Verra+5 more
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Prion diseases are efficiently transmitted by blood transfusion in sheep [PDF]
The emergence of variant Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, following on from the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) epidemic, led to concerns about the potential risk of iatrogenic transmission of disease by blood transfusion and the introduction of costly ...
Andréoletti+43 more
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The utility of blood components in the care of sick neonates: An evidence-based review
This article aims to summarize the most current evidence-based practices regarding blood component utility in the care of sick neonates. The indications for transfusion, the transfusion thresholds, and the adverse effects are dealt with in detail.
Arohi Gupta, H A Venkatesh
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Blood transfusion reactions in children: Associated factors
Objective: To analyze the profile of blood transfusion reactions in children and to identify the involved factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in a tertiary pediatric teaching hospital from the public healthcare system, involving all ...
Anna K.K.V. Pedrosa+3 more
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One year clinical audit of the use of blood and blood components at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria [PDF]
The appropriate use of blood and blood components remains a formidable challenge faced by clinicians particularly in a developing country like Nigeria.
Arewa, O.P
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Determination of Rate and Causes of Wastage of Blood and Blood Products in Iranian Hospitals
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the rate and causes of wastage of blood and blood products (packed red cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate) in Qazvin hospitals. METHODS: The study was conducted in all hospitals in Qazvin,
Rafat Mohebbi Far+3 more
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Leucoreduction of blood components. an effective way to increase blood safety? [PDF]
Over the past 30 years, it has been demonstrated that removal of white blood cells from blood components is effective in preventing some adverse reactions such as febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reactions, immunisation against human leucocyte antigens
Bianchi, Maria+6 more
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Efficiency and safety of varying the frequency of whole blood donation (INTERVAL): a randomised trial of 45 000 donors [PDF]
Background: Limits on the frequency of whole blood donation exist primarily to safeguard donor health. However, there is substantial variation across blood services in the maximum frequency of donations allowed.
Ackerley, Karen+167 more
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Transfusion management of patients with alloanti-Gerbich antibodies: Case report [PDF]
Introduction. Transfusion management of patients who are alloimmunized against high-prevalence erythrocyte antigens is often problematic. Strategy management depends, not only on the specific clinical circumstances of the patient, but also on the ...
Jovanović Radmila+3 more
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