Mirasol pathogen reduction technology treatment of human whole blood does not induce acute lung injury in mice. [PDF]
In resource-limited settings and in the military theater, fresh human whole blood is commonly transfused, but infectious risks are a concern. Sophisticated molecular testing for potential infectious agents in the whole blood is often unavailable.
Beñat Mallavia+4 more
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Successful whole-blood exchange transfusion in a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A case report and literature review [PDF]
Objective Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired clonal disorder of the hematopoietic stem cells that involves all blood cells. The primary aim of this study was to assess the role of whole-blood exchange (WBE) in treating patients ...
Zhimin Zhang+4 more
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BackgroundSevere autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients could be life-threatening and formidable, especially in those nonresponsive to glucocorticoids (GCs) and immunosuppressants (ISAs).
Ying Jiang+6 more
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Hydroxyurea for Malignant Pertussis in Critically Ill Children [PDF]
OBJECTIVES:. Malignant pertussis, the most severe manifestation of Bordetella pertussis infection, is characterized by multiple organ failure and a high mortality rate despite advanced intensive care measures.
Matthieu Blanc, MD+24 more
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Introduction: ABO and Rh incompatibility between foetus and mother are important cause of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, managed by phototherapy or exchange transfusion.
Vijay Anand V, Sarita Sharma, Amit Sharma, Praveen Kumar Joshi
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Research on blood donation and supply of red blood cell products to medical institutions under the spread of COVID-19 disease in Japan [PDF]
Due to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus infectious disease (COVID-19), blood donation events had to be cancelled, and there were concerns about a decrease in the number of blood donors from late February 2020 in Japan.
Tomohide Mishiba, Shinji Takeoka
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Use of Red Cell Indices for Screening of Hereditary Spherocytosis in Neonates: A Report of Two Cases Confirmed by Exome Sequencing [PDF]
Prolonged unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia is defined as neonatal jaundice persisting beyond 14 days of life. Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS) often remains underdiagnosed and is a notable cause of prolonged neonatal jaundice.
Vinay Batthula+4 more
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Neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency [PDF]
PurposeThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency among infants with neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia (NIH); compare G6PD-deficient and G6PD-normal patients regarding hyperbilirubinemia and ...
Hasan M. Isa+4 more
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Whole blood exchange transfusion as a promising treatment of aluminium phosphide poisoning [PDF]
Abstract A 37-year-old male was referred to us about one hour after deliberate ingestion of two 3-gram aluminium phosphide (ALP) tablets. Three hours after admission, his blood pressure dropped to 85/55 mmHg, his heart rate increased to 120 bpm, O2 saturation dropped to 82 %, and the electrocardiogram showed junctional rhythm. We started
Sakine Ebrahimi+2 more
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Severe Apnea in a Premature Infant after Accidental Vancomycin Overdose Responsive to Treatment with Exchange Transfusion [PDF]
Background: Mostly seen toxicities following vancomycin are ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. We here report a very low birth weight preterm neonate who developed severe episodes of apnea after accidental iatrogenic vancomycin overdose, responsive to ...
Sezin Unal+4 more
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