Donor Blood Management: A Complementary Framework to Patient Blood Management [PDF]
eJHaemBlood donation is a generous act that saves lives. However, the journey of the donated blood from collection to patient benefit is complex, and donor value may be reduced or lost through collection and processing losses, inventory wastage, expiry ...
Allameddine Allameddine, Andrea Piccin
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Implementation and performance of haemovigilance systems in 10 sub-saharan African countries is sub-optimal [PDF]
BMC Health Services Research, 2021 Background Haemovigilance is an important element of blood regulation. It includes collecting and evaluating the information on adverse events resulting from the use of blood and blood components with the aim to improve donor and patient safety.
Washington T. Samukange +8 more
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Bridging the gap in haemovigilance: a knowledge, attitude and practice survey among postgraduates at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai [PDF]
BMJ OpenObjectives To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding haemovigilance among postgraduate doctors in a tertiary care teaching hospital, to identify associations between postgraduate year and departmental discipline and KAP levels, and ...
Akilandeeshwari K +3 more
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Haemovigilance: A Current Update in Indian Perspective [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Haemovigilance is an organised scheme of monitoring, identifying, reporting, investigating and analysing adverse events and reactions pertinent to transfusion and manufacturing blood products.
Somnath Mukherjee, Rituparna Maiti
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Transfusion Reactions in Paediatric Patients; Hemovigilance Data from a Tertiary Hospital [PDF]
ChildrenObjective: This study aimed to define transfusion-related adverse reactions (TRs) observed in paediatric patients at a university hospital in Turkey. Methods: The data from the archive of the Mersin University Hospital Blood Centre, spanning the period ...
Fatma Durak, Özlem Tezol
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Transforming sickle cell haemotherapy in Africa: building safe, antigen-matched, available, and sustainable transfusion pathways [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineSickle cell disease (SCD) is a major haematological and health-system challenge in Africa, where a substantial global burden occurs alongside persistent limitations in access to safe and comprehensive transfusion services.
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu +1 more
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A single center experience of transfusion related adverse reaction in pediatric patients with malignant solid and hematological tumors [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsBackgroundThis study aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics and rate of transfusion related adverse reactions (TRARs) in pediatric patients with malignant solid and hematological tumors.Materials and methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted ...
Gan Shan +6 more
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Audit of pre-transfusion testing practices in hospital blood banks across Tanzania: A national survey [PDF]
African Journal of Laboratory MedicineBackground: Blood transfusion is a lifesaving procedure performed across all healthcare levels in Tanzania. Despite significant investment in blood collection and screening, hospital transfusion practices have received less attention. With haemovigilance
Oscar F. Mwashiuya +6 more
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The Issue of Screening for Transfusion-Transmitted Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa Presents Several Challenges: A Review [PDF]
Advances in HematologyBlood transfusion is a vital medical procedure with the potential to save lives; however, it can have serious consequences if not carried out under rigorous principles.
F. Y. Djientcheu Deugoue +5 more
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Adverse Reactions to Blood ComponentsA Twelve-Year Retrospective StudyA Step towards Prevention [PDF]
National Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2022 Introduction: The transfusion of blood and blood components is a life-saving procedure in clinical practice. However, it is associated with risks that can range from trivial self-limited Allergic Reactions (AR) to life endangering anaphylactic or ...
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