Large-Scale Iron Testing Feasible for Blood Centers
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March 29, 2017
Iron deficiency is a common problem among frequent blood donors. The Canadian Blood Services recently sought to identify donors at highest risk of iron deficiency and the feasibility of large-scale ferritin testing. Over 1.5 years, ferritin testing was performed on 12,595 blood donors (2.6% of all donors) who had passed the hemoglobin screen. Donors with [Read More]
Iron deficiency is a common problem among frequent blood donors. The Canadian Blood Services recently sought to identify donors at highest risk of iron deficiency and the feasibility of large-scale ferritin testing. Over 1.5 years, ferritin testing was performed on 12,595 blood donors (2.6% of all donors) who had passed the hemoglobin screen. Donors with [Read More]
Survival for Non-Trauma Patients Transfused with High Ratios of Plasma to Red Blood Cells
Although numerous studies have reported improved survival for trauma patients transfused with higher ratios of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) compared to red blood cells (RBCs), there is limited evidence for this association among non-trauma patients requiring massive transfusions (>10 units of RBCs within 24 hours). Researchers in Boston recently performed a retrospective study of patients [Read More]
Liquid Plasma Acceptable for Severe Trauma Patients with Major Bleeding
Recent studies have highlighted the importance of expeditious transfusion of plasma, platelets and red blood cells in a 1:1:1 ratio for severe trauma patients who are at risk of exsanguination. Since thawing plasma can be time-consuming, a recent study published in TRANSFUSION examined the hemostatic properties of thawed and liquid plasma over several days of [Read More]
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