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A cross sectional study on hemovigilance awareness and reporting practices among healthcare professionals in a tertiary care hospital in North Kerala

Discover Public Health
Background Blood transfusion is a vital therapeutic intervention, but the frequency and severity of transfusion reactions can compromise its safe administration.
P. C. Sai Keerthana, Hemalatha Selvaraj
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The blood system in Ukraine: Experience in martial law conditions

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background/Case Studies Efficient blood and blood components supply is key to the stable operation of a health care system, especially to a civilian population and military under martial law. The blood system is an important component of a state's defense capability and national security.
Yevgen Chornenkyy, Mark Jedrzejczak, Marium Malik, Oleksandr Serhiienko, Dmytro Koval, Ricardo Sumugod, Margaret Fink, Paul Lindholm, Glenn Ramsey   +8 more
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The impact of hemovigilance studies on transfusion practices: Single centre experience

Hitit Medical Journal
Objective: Blood product transfusion is one of the most commonly used medical interventions worldwide. However, transfusion-related adverse events (TRAEs) can cause morbidity and rarely even mortality.
Samet Yaman, Gökhan Evren, Bilge Zihar, Emine Beköz, Yurdagül Kökcü, Abdulkerim Yıldız   +5 more
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Epidemiological Data – an Important Part of the Hemovigilance System [PDF]

Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy, 2010
Epidemiological data are essential for monitoring trends and outbreaks of infectious diseases in the general population. The reporting system pursuant to the Infection Protection Act in Germany results in a very good quality of timely nationwide data on all reportable diseases including those relevant for the blood supply: HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B
Offergeld, Ruth, Hamouda, Osamah, Burger, Reinhard   +2 more
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Impact of a national donor vigilance system: An example of improved donor health by reduction of delayed bleedings after donor plasmapheresis

Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives In Denmark, all blood banks use the same standardized donor vigilance system, enabling comparisons of adverse reactions across the country's five regions. At several collection sites, a compression bandage is applied over the venipuncture site after donation.
Pia Braagaard Hartfelt, Christina Mikkelsen, Bitten Aagaard, Rune Larsen, Sys Hasslund, Louise Ørnskov Drechsler, Mark H. Yazer, Mie Topholm Bruun   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence and analysis of acute transfusion reactions in a hospital-based hemovigilance system at a Tertiary Care Center in Bangladesh: A 5-year retrospective evaluation

Global Journal of Transfusion Medicine, 2022
Background and Objectives: Blood transfusion is a life-saving intervention but may cause nonfatal to fatal untoward events. Therefore, for safe blood transfusion, various adverse reactions need to be identified and steps should be taken to reduce such ...
Tamanna Afroz, Rakia Hossain Ishra, Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh   +2 more
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Transfusion‐Associated Graft‐Versus‐Host Disease Risk and Transfusion Requirements After Cladribine in Multiple Sclerosis: Time to Revise Irradiation Policy?

European Journal of Neurology, Volume 33, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Irradiation of cellular blood components prevents transfusion‐associated graft‐versus‐host disease (TA‐GVHD). UK and Spanish guidance recommend lifelong irradiation for all patients treated with purine analogues, including cladribine, irrespective of indication or dose.
Klaus Schmierer, Frederick Chen, David Paling   +2 more
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Strengthening quality management system: An assessment of awareness and knowledge in trainees in blood bank

Asian Journal of Transfusion Science, 2022
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to assess the changes in knowledge concerning quality management system (QMS) among the participants before and after attending a QMS training.
Manisha Shrivastava, Nehal Shah, Seema Navaid, Shweta Mishra   +3 more
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Acute pain transfusion reaction in a patient with thalassemia: In‐depth characterization of short‐ and long‐term phenotypes

Transfusion, Volume 66, Issue 7, Page 1299-1315, July 2026.
Abstract Background Acute pain transfusion reaction (APTR) is a rare, under‐recognized condition of unknown etiology. It can cause significant distress in recipients, necessitating symptomatic management and, occasionally, hospitalization. Study Design and Methods Here, we present an APTR event in an adult subject with transfusion‐dependent thalassemia
Georgia Tzafa, Sophia Delicou, Ioanna Barla, Konstantina Theocharaki, Aggeliki Kondi, Athanassios D. Velentzas, Nikolaos Simantiris, Elli‐Anna Stylianaki, George Mpekoulis, Efthymia Pavlou, Niki Vassilaki, Ioannis V. Kostopoulos, Aikaterini Xydaki, Efrosyni Nomikou, Ioanna‐Katerina Aggeli, Nikolaos Thomaidis, Evangelos Gikas, Martina Samiotaki, Jerome Zoidakis, Constantina Politis, Marianna H. Antonelou   +20 more
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Adverse blood transfusion reaction reporting at a tertiary care hospital, Bhutan

Global Journal of Transfusion Medicine, 2023
Background and Objectives: Even though Blood Transfusion Service is considered as life-saving intervention, it is associated with the occurrence of uneventful reactions from the transfusion of blood and blood units.
Tshering Yangdon, Mahrukh Getshen, Sangay Dorji, Lobzang Tashi   +3 more
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