Drawing and storing blood using a 3D printed bottle cap and a disinfected 500 mL drinking bottle: A proof-of-concept study
CONCLUSION: This study indicates that drawing blood is both feasible and safe, utilizing a 3D printed cap and bottle setup. Flow rate was faster than control, and mechanical properties of the blood were not affected. We were unable to determine the source of bacterial contamination in the blood.PMID:38686607 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17848 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 30, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Martin Rognhaug H åkon Skogrand Eliassen Source Type: research
A cold case of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn resolved by genomic sequencing and population studies to define a new antigen in the Rh system
CONCLUSION: This antibody was of clinical significance, resulting in a mild to moderate hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). In the past, the cause of such HDFN cases may have remained unresolved. Genomic sequencing combined with population studies now assists in resolving such cases. Further population studies have potential to inform the need to design population-specific red cell antibody typing panels for antibody screening in the Australian population.PMID:38686705 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17205 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 30, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Brett Wilson Candice L Davison Genghis H Lopez Glenda M Millard Yew-Wah Liew Tanya Powley Tamika Campbell Sudhir S Jadhao Shivashankar H Nagaraj Maree Perry Eileen V Roulis Maree Toombs David O Irving Robert L Flower Catherine A Hyland Source Type: research
Transfusion management and hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier treatment in a patient with anti-Rh17 antibody
DISCUSSION: Overall difficulties in this case included the challenge of finding compatible units, dilemma of transfusing incompatible units in a patient with severe anemia and obtaining alternatives to blood products. This case report demonstrates the successful use of HBOC-21 in treating life-threatening anemia.PMID:38682958 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17855 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 29, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Noah Mehr Christine Fuja Cody Simon Timothy Carll Rahaf Alkhateb Sulin Wu Anand A Patel Fatima Aldarweesh Source Type: research
Transfusion management and hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier treatment in a patient with anti-Rh17 antibody
DISCUSSION: Overall difficulties in this case included the challenge of finding compatible units, dilemma of transfusing incompatible units in a patient with severe anemia and obtaining alternatives to blood products. This case report demonstrates the successful use of HBOC-21 in treating life-threatening anemia.PMID:38682958 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17855 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 29, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Noah Mehr Christine Fuja Cody Simon Timothy Carll Rahaf Alkhateb Sulin Wu Anand A Patel Fatima Aldarweesh Source Type: research
Impact of restrictive platelet transfusion strategies on transfusion rates: A cohort study in very preterm infants
DISCUSSION: Implementation of restrictive platelet guidelines led to reduction of the rate and number of platelet transfusions.PMID:38660945 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17844 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: L E Heeger N A M Houben C Caram-Deelder S F Fustolo-Gunnink J G van der Bom E Lopriore Source Type: research
Neighborhood ethnic density and disparities in proximal blood donation opportunities
DISCUSSION: These findings provide initial evidence of fewer proximal donation opportunities in areas with greater H/L population density which may contribute to H/L underrepresentation in blood donation and the need for more inclusive collection efforts. Improved access to blood collection is modifiable and could help to increase the overall blood supply, enhance the ability to successfully match specific blood antigen needs of an increasingly diverse population, and bring about a more resilient blood system.PMID:38660952 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17847 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: John M Ruiz Shana D Hughes Melissa Flores Brian Custer Maia Ingram Scott Carvajal Cecilia Rosales Hany Kamel Ralph Vassallo Christopher R France Source Type: research
Association between clinical symptoms during the COVID-19 infection and SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G titers in COVID-19 convalescent whole-blood donors in China
DISCUSSION: Experiencing a sore throat and cough were associated with high-titer CCP in overall donors. We also identified sore throat, cough, and medical visits as potential predictors of high-titer CCP for suspected donors during the pandemic.PMID:38661221 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17843 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Xue Chen Humin Liu Meng Li Jianxun Kang Ying Li Yue Luo Xinman Du Donglin Tan Qing Wang Xiaobo Gu Zonghan Zhao Xuemei Fu Jingyun Tang Source Type: research
The influence of hematological profiles on the transfusion management and mortality risk of mothers presenting to the obstetric unit of a South African tertiary medical facility
DISCUSSION: Adolescence, anemia, leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia expose mothers to a high risk for transfusion and/or mortality. These risk factors should promptly trigger management and referral of patients. Presenting hematological profiles are strong predictors of maternal outcome and transfusion risk.PMID:38661229 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17849 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Michael Linstr öm Ernest Musekwa Erica-Mari Nell Liesl de Waard Zivanai Chapanduka Source Type: research
Changes in transfusion-transmissible infection prevalence and demographics among US blood donors during the COVID-19 pandemic
DISCUSSION: Demographics and infectious disease marker prevalence changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Prevalence of each infection in the donor population will continue to be monitored to determine if changes were specific to the pandemic period.PMID:38661249 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17851 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Galen Conti Edward P Notari Roger Y Dodd Debra Kessler Brian Custer Roberta Bruhn Rita Reik Hong Yang Barbee I Whitaker Susan L Stramer U.S. Transfusion ‐Transmissible Infections Monitoring System (TTIMS) Source Type: research
Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers
Transfusion. 2024 Apr 25. doi: 10.1111/trf.17856. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38661265 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17856 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: John R Hess Source Type: research
Impact of restrictive platelet transfusion strategies on transfusion rates: A cohort study in very preterm infants
DISCUSSION: Implementation of restrictive platelet guidelines led to reduction of the rate and number of platelet transfusions.PMID:38660945 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17844 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: L E Heeger N A M Houben C Caram-Deelder S F Fustolo-Gunnink J G van der Bom E Lopriore Source Type: research
Neighborhood ethnic density and disparities in proximal blood donation opportunities
DISCUSSION: These findings provide initial evidence of fewer proximal donation opportunities in areas with greater H/L population density which may contribute to H/L underrepresentation in blood donation and the need for more inclusive collection efforts. Improved access to blood collection is modifiable and could help to increase the overall blood supply, enhance the ability to successfully match specific blood antigen needs of an increasingly diverse population, and bring about a more resilient blood system.PMID:38660952 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17847 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: John M Ruiz Shana D Hughes Melissa Flores Brian Custer Maia Ingram Scott Carvajal Cecilia Rosales Hany Kamel Ralph Vassallo Christopher R France Source Type: research
Association between clinical symptoms during the COVID-19 infection and SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G titers in COVID-19 convalescent whole-blood donors in China
DISCUSSION: Experiencing a sore throat and cough were associated with high-titer CCP in overall donors. We also identified sore throat, cough, and medical visits as potential predictors of high-titer CCP for suspected donors during the pandemic.PMID:38661221 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17843 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Xue Chen Humin Liu Meng Li Jianxun Kang Ying Li Yue Luo Xinman Du Donglin Tan Qing Wang Xiaobo Gu Zonghan Zhao Xuemei Fu Jingyun Tang Source Type: research
The influence of hematological profiles on the transfusion management and mortality risk of mothers presenting to the obstetric unit of a South African tertiary medical facility
DISCUSSION: Adolescence, anemia, leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia expose mothers to a high risk for transfusion and/or mortality. These risk factors should promptly trigger management and referral of patients. Presenting hematological profiles are strong predictors of maternal outcome and transfusion risk.PMID:38661229 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17849 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Michael Linstr öm Ernest Musekwa Erica-Mari Nell Liesl de Waard Zivanai Chapanduka Source Type: research
Changes in transfusion-transmissible infection prevalence and demographics among US blood donors during the COVID-19 pandemic
DISCUSSION: Demographics and infectious disease marker prevalence changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Prevalence of each infection in the donor population will continue to be monitored to determine if changes were specific to the pandemic period.PMID:38661249 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17851 (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - April 25, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Galen Conti Edward P Notari Roger Y Dodd Debra Kessler Brian Custer Roberta Bruhn Rita Reik Hong Yang Barbee I Whitaker Susan L Stramer U.S. Transfusion ‐Transmissible Infections Monitoring System (TTIMS) Source Type: research
