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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Use and Waste of Reconstituted Whole Blood Exchange Transfusions: An 11-year National Observational Study [PDF]
To identify indications for exchange transfusions, assess the use and waste of exchange transfusion products (ie, reconstituted whole blood exchange transfusions), and determine nationwide distribution and prevalence of these transfusions in the Netherlands.All 9 neonatal intensive care units and 15 non-neonatal intensive care unit hospitals ...
Derek De Winter, E J T Verweij
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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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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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When methylene blue fails: a case of methemoglobinemia induced by azoxystrobin and propiconazole managed by exchange transfusion [PDF]
Background Methemoglobinemia is a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from the oxidation of hemoglobin’s iron moiety from ferrous (Fe²⁺) to ferric (Fe³⁺).
Rajat Goyal +3 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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Aim: This study was aimed to review and establish the practice of exchange transfusion (ET) with whole blood reconstituted (WBR) in hemolytic disease of newborn (HDN). Objectives: To observe fall in indirect serum bilirubin, correction of anemia and comparison with related studies.
Dharmesh Chandra Sharma +6 more
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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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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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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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