Survey of quality control testing practices on low titer group O whole blood in the United States
Abstract Background Use of low titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) continues to increase in the United States (US). This survey sampled the quality control (QC) practices among the largest blood collectors in the US. Methods A survey on LTOWB collection, QC testing, and distribution was developed and electronically distributed to the chief medical ...
Mark H. Yazer +3 more
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Early transfusion strategies in haemorrhagic shock. [PDF]
Rognes IN, Rehn M.
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Abstract Background RhD mismatched transfusions in RhD negative women have the potential to impact future pregnancies through alloimmunization and development of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). As use of RhD positive emergency‐release blood products in pediatric trauma has increased, it has become clear that a significant ...
Kirea Lange +7 more
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Pathogen‐reduced plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced for therapeutic plasma exchange
Abstract Background Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and auto‐immune disorders involves repeated patient exposure to allogenic plasma with the risk of transfusion‐transmitted infection (TTI).
Florian Tupin +6 more
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Anastomotic leakage after rectosigmoid resection with primary anastomosis during cytoreductive surgery for advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer: risk factors and oncologic outcomes. [PDF]
Tasci AE +14 more
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Automated cell count for blood component quality control
Abstract Background Accurate quantification of residual leukocytes (rWBC) and red blood cells (rRBC) in leukoreduced blood components is essential to ensure product quality and transfusion safety. Conventional manual flow cytometry techniques are time‐consuming and analyst‐dependent.
Gemma Aran +13 more
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When HbA1c looks "too high": two practical clarifications for endocrine screening in chelated β-thalassemia major. [PDF]
Wen A.
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Hypoxia modulates the purine salvage pathway and decreases red blood cell and supernatant levels of hypoxanthine during refrigerated storage [PDF]
Doctor, Allan +2 more
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Abstract Background Heparin combined with sodium citrate has been used in leukocytapheresis for pediatric patients. Since 2022, we have performed leukocytapheresis using a highly concentrated sodium citrate solution (HSC, 5.32%) instead of acid citrate dextrose solution A (ACD‐A).
Keiko Fujii +8 more
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Transfusion strategies in thalassemia and sickle cell disease SITE-SIMTI-SIdEM Good Practice. [PDF]
Forni GL +8 more
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