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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
openaire   +1 more source

Prevalence of Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Associated Factors Among Blood Donors in West Cameroon; an Analytical Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Anemia in general and iron deficiency constitute a public health problem, particularly about blood donation. Blood donation can lead to anemia, particularly deficiency anemia under certain conditions. This study therefore aims to determine the prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia in blood donors and identify ...
Josué Louokdom Simo, Romaric De Manfouo Tuono, Laurenne Alicia Kouaya, Maryline Seuko Njopwouo, Claude Tayou Tagny   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Remote Vital Monitoring During Home Blood Transfusions in Japan Using Attendant‐Performed Vitals: A Pilot Feasibility and Safety Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Home blood transfusion is thought to be a promising solution for reducing the burden of hospital visits for elderly patients with hematologic diseases such as myelodysplastic syndrome and leukemia. However, safety concerns and reliance on nonprofessional attendants currently limit its widespread adoption in Japan.
Akinori Nishikawa, Sachiko Mitani, Akiko Miura, Hiroshi Akasaka   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

کارآيی سيستم خود حذفی محرمانه بر سلامتی خون در اهداءکنندگان خون استان بوشهر [PDF]

, 2013
زمينه و هدف: تامين سلامت خون يکی از اساسی ترين اهداف سازمانهای انتقال خون در دنيا می باشد.از سيستم خود حذفي محرمانه در کنار آزمايش‌هاي معمول، جهت تشخيص عفونت های منتقله از طريق انتقال خون استفاده می شود. هدف از اين مطالعه بررسی کارايی اين سيستم بر افزايش
اسماعيلی, حسین, حاجيانی, غلامرضا, منخيان, علیرضا   +2 more
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True incidence of acute transfusion reactions using active surveillance versus passive reporting among pediatric thalassemia patients at a tertiary care children’s hospital

Iraqi Journal of Hematology
BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion therapy is the main therapy for thalassemia patients. Active reporting of acute reactions during blood transfusions can play a pivotal role in the prevention of under-reporting of these events.
Anuf Iqbal, Iqra Aroob, Nazish Saqlain
doaj   +1 more source

Recipient hemovigilance at a tertiary care hospital in Southern India: A cross-sectional study

International Journal of Advanced Medical and Health Research, 2018
Introduction: Information on incidence of various transfusion reactions could help in early recognition as well as management and could also help to institute adequate measures to make blood transfusion as safe as possible.
Vikram Kumar Gente, Abhishekh Basavarajegowda, Rajendra Kulkarni, Debdatta Basu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient Blood Management Bundles to Facilitate Implementation. [PDF]

, 2017
More than 30% of the world's population are anemic with serious economic consequences including reduced work capacity and other obstacles to national welfare and development.
Choorapoikayil, S, Gombotz, H, Goodnough, LT, Hofmann, A, Isbister, J, Meybohm, P, Muñoz, M, Richards, T, Shander, A, Spahn, DR, Weber, CF, Zacharowski, K   +11 more
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Acute Painful Transfusion Reactions (APTRs): A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Features, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Thalassemia Reports
It is important to recognize the significance of acute painful transfusion reactions (APTRs) as a complication of blood transfusions. These adverse reactions are characterized by the onset of acute pain after the administration of blood components ...
Sophia Delicou, Aspasia Argyrou, Sophia Mellou, Aikaterini Xydaki, Anthippi Gafou, Constantina Politis   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A multidimensional approach to assessing intervention fidelity in a process evaluation of audit and feedback interventions to reduce unnecessary blood transfusions: a study protocol [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: In England, NHS Blood and Transplant conducts national audits of transfusion and provides feedback to hospitals to promote evidence-based practice. Audits demonstrate 20% of transfusions fall outside guidelines.
AFFINITIE programme, ., Bird, J., Cicero, R., During, C., Foy, R., Francis, J., Glidewell, L., Gould, N., Grimshaw, J. M., Hartley, S., Lorencatto, F., McIntyre, S. A., Michie, S., Stanworth, S., Walwyn, R.   +14 more
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The THOR network best practices for females of childbearing potential with life‐threatening hemorrhage: Guidance for emergency medical services and hospitals

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Matthew J. Levy, Holly OByrne, Eric A. Bank, Jeremy W. Cannon, Andew P. Cap, Elon Glassberg, John B. Holcomb, Donald H. Jenkins, Christine Leeper, Molly R. Sherwood, Kevin R. Ward, Mark H. Yazer, Philip C. Spinella   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source