Effectiveness of Enhanced Performance Feedback on Appropriate Use of Blood Transfusions
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.0364
Abstract: Key Points Question What are the effects of 2 theoretically informed enhancements to feedback delivered by a national clinical audit program on the appropriate use of blood transfusions? Findings In this comparison of linked 2… read more here.
Keywords: appropriate use; blood transfusions; feedback; use blood ... See more keywords
Detection of autologous blood transfusions using a novel dried blood spot method.
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.2323
Abstract: In doping control laboratories, autologous blood transfusions are currently detected using an indirect method that monitors changes in an athlete's hemoglobin concentration [Hb] and reticulocyte percent (Ret%) over time. The method is limited by the… read more here.
Keywords: method; autologous blood; dried blood; blood transfusions ... See more keywords
Association between blood transfusions and complications in head and neck reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06286-z
Abstract: The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the correlation between blood transfusions and the medical/surgical complications after head and neck reconstructive surgery. The PRISMA protocol was used and the literature search was performed on… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; analysis; blood transfusions; head neck ... See more keywords
Blood transfusions and hip fracture mortality - A retrospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101506
Abstract: Background Hip fractures are associated with serious morbidity and mortality. Low haemoglobin at presentation has been shown to be associated with increased mortality in hip fracture patients. This comorbid patient group commonly receives packed red… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; transfusion; blood transfusions; blood ... See more keywords
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is associated with more anemia and perioperative blood transfusions than primary debulking surgery in women with advanced stage ovarian cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.05.014
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this case-controlled study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and incidence of perioperative blood transfusions in patients undergoing treatment for advanced ovarian cancer with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) or primary debulking… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; blood transfusions; ovarian cancer; debulking surgery ... See more keywords
Perioperative blood transfusions are not associated with overall survival in elderly patients receiving surgery for fractured hips.
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DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000163
Abstract: BACKGROUND Whether perioperative blood transfusions are associated with long-term outcomes remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of blood transfusions on overall survival in hip fracture patients. METHODS This retrospective survey was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: blood transfusions; blood; surgery; effect ... See more keywords
Optimization of Preoperative Anemia in Lower Limb Joint Replacement Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000815
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Orthopaedic procedures such as total hip and total knee replacements carry a significant risk of postoperative anemia, necessitating allogenic blood transfusions (ABTs), and an increased hospital length of stay. AIM: Our aim was to… read more here.
Keywords: anemia; blood transfusions; preoperative anemia; optimization preoperative ... See more keywords
Reducing the risk of environmental pollutants for preterm infants through blood transfusions
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DOI: 10.1111/tme.12734
Abstract: Dear Sir, We read the article by Averina et al about investigating environmental pollutants in Norwegian blood donors with great interest. Blood transfusion is a very common procedure in neonatology practice, especially in preterm infants.… read more here.
Keywords: prbc units; lead mercury; blood transfusions; blood ... See more keywords
Intraoperative blood transfusions in burn patients
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16505
Abstract: Donated blood is a valuable and limited resource. Excision of burn wounds often leads to significant blood loss requiring transfusion. Accurately estimating blood loss is difficult, so examining the amount of blood products given intraoperatively… read more here.
Keywords: transfusions burn; intraoperative blood; blood transfusions; blood ... See more keywords
Allogeneic blood transfusions and infection risk in lumbar spine surgery: An American College of Surgeons National Surgery Quality Improvement Program Study
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16864
Abstract: Allogenic blood transfusions can lead to immunomodulation. Our purpose was to investigate whether perioperative transfusions were associated with postoperative infections and any other adverse events (AEs), after adjusting for potential confounding factors, following common elective… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; allogeneic blood; surgery; blood ... See more keywords
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Blood Transfusions: An Analysis of the Legal Protections Afforded to Adults and Children in European/English Human Rights Contexts
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DOI: 10.1163/15718093-12341417
Abstract: This article considers the degree to which the religious beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses are given consideration in European and English courts. Adults’ refusal of blood transfusions is examined within the context of European human rights… read more here.
Keywords: european english; blood transfusions; human rights; jehovah ... See more keywords