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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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A global survey of blood transfusion practices for patients with sickle cell disease

Transfusion, Volume 66, Issue 10, Page 1926-1938, October 2026.
Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects over 7 million people globally, with blood transfusion remaining a cornerstone of management. However, contemporary transfusion practices across diverse settings remain poorly characterized. We evaluated global transfusion practices for patients with SCD to identify gaps and inform resource ...
Jeremy W. Jacobs, Arwa Z. Al‐Riyami, Jeannie Callum, Meghan Delaney, David Daniel, Jenny White, Christopher Bocquet, Mohammed Farouk, Claude Tayou, Chinelo P. Onyenekwu, Kristina Prus, Divjot Singh Lamba, Julie Makani, Quentin Eichbaum, Luiz Amorim, Silvano Wendel, France Pirenne, Vernon Louw, Evan M. Bloch   +18 more
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Knowledge, attitude and practices about hemovigilance among practitioners: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2019
: Transfusion by blood and blood products forms an important part of treatment. But this is not free from transfusion reactions which may be in the form of fever, rashes, shivering, anaphylaxis or even death.
Tandon, Vishal R., ., Roshi
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National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) biovigilance component : hemovigilance module surveillance protocol [PDF]

NHSN Biovigilance Component Hemovigilance Module Surveillance Protocol v2.1.2.Section 1. Hemovigilance Module Surveillance Overview -- Section 2. Hemovigilance Module Annual Facility Survey -- Section 3: Hemovigilance Module Adverse Reactions -- Section ...

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Donor Hemovigilance Programme in managing Blood Transfusion Needs: Complications of Whole Blood Donation [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Hemovigilance like quality systems and audits have become an integral part of Blood Transfusion Services in the developed countries and has contributed greatly to its development.
S Mangwana
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A Comparison of Transfusion-Related Adverse Reactions Among Apheresis Platelets, Whole Blood-Derived Platelets, and Platelets Subjected to Pathogen Reduction Technology as Reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module

, 2021
Despite advances in transfusion safety, concerns with safety of platelet transfusions remain including platelet-related sepsis and higher reaction rates observed among patients receiving apheresis platelets (APLTs).
O\u27Hearn, Lynne, Andrzejewski, Chester, MD, Sanjida J. Mowla, Lynne O'Hearn, Sridhar V. Basavaraju, Chester Andrzejewski, Mathew R.P. Sapiano, Ian T. Kracalik   +7 more
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Complications related to blood donation: A multicenter study of the prevalence and influencing factors in voluntary blood donation camps in Karnataka, India

Asian Journal of Transfusion Science, 2016
Introduction: Complications associated with blood donation significantly lower odds of subsequent donations. The aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of complications related to blood donation, identify the influencing factors, and come up with ...
Rajat Kumar Agarwal, Sundar Periyavan, Rakesh Dhanya, Lalith G Parmar, Amit Sedai, Kumari Ankita, Arpit Vaish, Ritesh Sharma, Prabha Gowda   +8 more
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Evaluation of blood requisition and utilization practices at a tertiary care hospital blood bank in Islamabad, Pakistan

Global Journal of Transfusion Medicine, 2017
Introduction: The significance of appropriate completion of blood request forms (BRFs) is frequently underrated by the clinicians which results in wastage and increased risk of inappropriate therapy. The judicious use of blood components can be assessed
Usman Waheed, Muneeba Azmat, Akhlaaq Wazeer, Sadia Sultan, Syed Muhammad Irfan, Hasan Abbas Zaheer   +5 more
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Setting Up the Hemovigilance Scheme in Ireland [PDF]

Transfusion Alternatives in Transfusion Medicine, 2003
SUMMARyThe international tragedy surrounding the infection of the blood supply by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the 1980s, together with the recognition of the increasing morbidity associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and the accompanying paradigm shift in transfusion medicine led to the development of hemovigilance in a number of countries.
Emer Lawlor, Phil Keane‐Egan, Joan O'Riordan   +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, Volume 121, Issue 9, Page 1425-1429, September 2026.
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