Mortality outcomes in patients transfused with fresher versus older red blood cells: a meta ‐analysis
ConclusionTransfusion of fresher red blood cells does not reduce overall or in‐hospital mortality when compared with older red blood cells. Our results support the practice of transfusing patients with the oldest red blood cells available in the blood bank. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 19, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: C. Chai ‐Adisaksopha, P. E. Alexander, G. Guyatt, M. A. Crowther, N. M. Heddle, P. J. Devereaux, M. Ellis, D. Roxby, D. I. Sessler, J. W. Eikelboom Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
Diverse and novel RHD variants in Australian blood donors with a weak D phenotype: implication for transfusion management
ConclusionThe array of RHD variants detected in this study indicated diversity in the Australian donor population that needs to be accommodated for in future genotyping strategies. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 19, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: E. C. McGowan, G. H. Lopez, C. M. Knauth, Y. ‐W. Liew, J. A. Condon, L. Ramadi, K. Parsons, E. M. Turner, R. L. Flower, C. A. Hyland Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
Three ‐year follow‐up of implementation of evidence‐based transfusion practice in a tertiary hospital
ConclusionThe intervention was associated with a significant and sustained overall increase in compliance with national guidelines for red blood cell transfusion for non‐bleeding patients, and led to significantly fewer patients being exposed to transfusion. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 19, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: A. Norgaard, J. Stensballe, T. H. Lichtenberg, J. O. White, A. Perner, M. Wanscher, J. Hillings ø, M. L. Holm, M. Mau‐Sørensen, H. Sillesen, L. Kjeldsen, C. Bäck, J. Nielsen, J. Seeberg, M. B. Hansen, P. I. Johansson Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
The ‘Donor of the Future Project’ — first results and further research domains
ConclusionDifferent priorities of donors have been uncovered. These differences give suggestions to improve the country‐specific donor management. Furthermore, the key findings provide a comprehensive overview of major future research domains. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 19, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: L. M. Sundermann, W. L. Kort, S. Boenigk Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
Single ‐dose intravenous iron infusion or oral iron for treatment of fatigue after postpartum haemorrhage: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionA single dose of intravenous iron was associated with a statistically significant reduction in aggregated physical fatigue within 12 weeks after postpartum haemorrhage compared to standard medical care with oral iron below the prespecified criteria of clinical superiority. As patient‐reported outcomes improved significantly and intravenous iron resulted in a fast hematopoietic response without serious adverse reactions, intravenous iron may be a useful alternative after postpartum haemorrhage if oral iron is not absorbed or tolerated. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 14, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: C. Holm, L. L. Thomsen, A. Norgaard, J. Langhoff ‐Roos Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
