Racial Disparities in the use of Blood Transfusion in Major Surgery
Reporting racial disparities in contemporary transfusion practices may help reduce potentially unnecessary blood transfusions in minority patients.
A Pragmatic Approach to Embedding Patient Blood Management in a Tertiary Hospital
We describe the implementation and impact of a patient blood management program (PBMP) in an Australian teaching hospital.
The Role of Patient’s Profile and Allogeneic Blood Transfusion in Development of Post-Cardiac Surgery Infections: A Retrospective Study
Our data showed that post-cardiac surgery infections occur more frequently in patients with predetermined risk factors.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease: The Role of Red Blood Cell Transfusions
In the preterm population, transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs) and use of RBCs with longer storage time have been independently associated with the development of NEC.
Thromboelastography (TEG)-Based Algorithm Reduces Blood Product Utilization in Patients undergoing VAD Implant
Our results show that the strict use of a TEG-guided algorithm significantly reduces the consumption of blood products in patients undergoing VAD implant
A factor XIIa Inhibitory Antibody Provides Thromboprotection in Extracorporeal Circulation Without Increasing Bleeding Risk
Currently used anticoagulants prevent thrombosis but increase bleeding. We show an anticoagulation therapy without bleeding risk based on a plasma protease factor XII function-neutralizing antibody.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) on Composite Graft Survival
As platelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains large numbers of growth factors and has been widely used for tissue regeneration, this study aimed to study PRP as an adjuvant to enhance composite graft survival.
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
Global Health and Transfusion Medicine: Education and Training in Developing Countries
Education and training in transfusion medicine have improved over the past decade in developing countries but are still generally deficient for the purpose of maintaining the safety of the global blood supply.
Blood Conservation: What is Current Blood Draw Practice
The new AABB guidelines for red blood cell transfusions narrow the threshold for transfusion.
AABB Validation Study of the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module Adverse Events Definitions Protocol
We sought to determine how participants would code adverse reactions at institutions that had or had not received training on the application of definitions used in the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module (HVM).