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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, Verena Kluempers, Manvi Porwal, Linda Mudyiwenyama, Khamusi Mutoti, Noel Aineplan, Helga Gardarsdottir, Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse, C. Micha Nuebling   +8 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 Pediatrics
BackgroundThis 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, Chen Ping, Wang Yang, Yang Liuchun, Chen Shu, Hu Hongbing, Duan Ling   +6 more
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Transfusion Reactions in Paediatric Patients; Hemovigilance Data from a Tertiary Hospital [PDF]

Children
Objective: 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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Audit of pre-transfusion testing practices in hospital blood banks across Tanzania: A national survey [PDF]

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Background: 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, Magdalena A.K. Lyimo, Deus J. Mogela, Abdu J. Bhombo, Julius L. Mwimo, Edwin J. Shewiyo, Beatrice N. Tingo   +6 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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The Issue of Screening for Transfusion-Transmitted Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa Presents Several Challenges: A Review [PDF]

Advances in Hematology
Blood 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, M. Azabji-Kenfack, C. Tayou Tagny, M. A. Kouamou Tchiekou, S. A. Menteng Tchuente, Veronique Deneys   +5 more
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Prevalence and predictors of transfusion-transmitted infections among blood donor types at a teaching hospital in Ghana: Implications for haemovigilance. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
IntroductionTransfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs), notably hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis, remain a major threat to blood safety in resource-limited settings. Ghana mainly uses rapid
Alice Charwudzi, Edward Morkporkpor Adela, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko, Martin Ampofo, Aaron Fenuku, Daniel Edem Azumah, Abdul Raman Asemah, Edward Ahiakwah, Angela Animwaah Osei, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie   +9 more
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Homologous In-Radiolabeled Platelet Survival and Sequestration Exploration for Refractory Immunologic Thrombocytopenic purpura in Children: A Strategy to Avoid Unnecessary Splenectomy [PDF]

Molecular Imaging
Immunologic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a condition that affects four to 18 per 100 000 children every year. In most cases, spontaneous remission occurs, but splenectomy may be proposed.
Julien Dubois PharmD, Florentin Kucharczak PhD, Léa De Neef PharmD, Virginie Kouyoumdjian PharmD, Gilles Palenzuela MD, Virginie Tunez MD, Denis Mariano-Goulart MD, PhD, Aurélie Bourdon MD, Tom Paunet MD   +8 more
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The example of the UK SHOT haemovigilance system

Thalassemia Reports, 2014
SHOT (Serious Hazards of Transfusion scheme) is the UK’s National confidential haemovigilance system, and was set up in 1996. It is an independent, confidential, professionally led haemovigilance scheme.
Perla Eleftheriou
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Cognitive Biases in Early Trauma Transfusions: Lessons From Three Rare Cases of Acute Hemolytic Reaction. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Massive transfusion protocols are essential in trauma resuscitation but may inadvertently increase the risk of acute hemolytic transfusion reactions (AHTRs), which are typically caused by ABO incompatibility. Recognition is difficult because signs of hemolysis can mimic trauma‐related hemorrhage or coagulopathy.
Entezari Meybodi MJ, Jodari Dallali S, Kouchaki H, Sabetian G.   +3 more
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