Review of current transfusion therapy and blood banking practices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2019.100593
Abstract: Transfusion Medicine is a dynamically evolving field. Recent high-quality research has reshaped the paradigms guiding blood transfusion. As increasing evidence supports the benefit of limiting transfusion, guidelines have been developed and disseminated into clinical practice… read more here.
Keywords: safety; transfusion; review current; blood ... See more keywords
Personalizing transfusion in sickle cell disease: where is the canary in the mine?
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.15453
Abstract: R ed blood cell (RBC) transfusion is the cornerstone of therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD). The genetic mutation in SCD results in the production of hemoglobin (Hb) S. HbS polymerizes when deoxygenated and deforms… read more here.
Keywords: transfusion; chronic transfusion; transfusion therapy; sickle cell ... See more keywords
Successful ROTEM-guided transfusion therapy in a case of rural paediatric trauma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229508
Abstract: Massive transfusion therapy in severe paediatric trauma is a challenge. When this occurs in a rural setting, the potential delays in accessing medical services can lead to worse coagulopathy on presentation. We report successful treatment… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; rotem guided; transfusion therapy; paediatric trauma ... See more keywords
Impact of Red Blood Cell Transfusions on Height and Growth of Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease & Short Stature
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-111591
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) commonly have delayed or impaired growth. There are no clear guidelines as how to manage these patients. Current evidence suggests that children who are treated long term with… read more here.
Keywords: cell; short stature; transfusion; transfusion therapy ... See more keywords
The need for blood transfusion therapy is associated with increased mortality in children with traumatic brain injury
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279709
Abstract: Objective Blood transfusion therapy (BTT) is widely used in trauma patients. However, the adverse effects of BTT in pediatric trauma patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) were poorly studied. The objective of this study is… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; transfusion therapy; blood transfusion;