In the developed world, most of the reported complications of transfusion have an immunological basis. Although the media and the public are worried about the infectious risks of transfusion ...

This type is considered a universal donor because it does not have the antigens that could trigger a major incompatibility ...

A patient had anaphylactic transfusion reactions when transfused with small amounts (10 ml or less) of blood from four consecutive donors. Antibodies to erythrocytes or leukocytes could not be ...

including patient blood management (PBM), pre-transfusion testing, investigation of antibody problems and transfusion reactions, component therapy, hemostasis consultation, apheresis collections and ...

At this meeting, the residents also learn how to maintain a proper blood inventory, how to evaluate and manage patients with abnormal bleeding or presumed transfusion reactions, how to deal with risk ...

Dallas Fire-Rescue has unveiled a groundbreaking EMS Blood Transfusion Pilot Program aimed at delivering life-saving blood ...

According to NBSA, the key goal of the project is to address major challenges in Nigeria’s blood transfusion system.

Transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs) can be life-saving treatments for patients suffering from anemia, where the body lacks enough healthy RBCs to effectively deliver oxygen around the body. But the ...

A properly labeled blood sample must be obtained from the patient and sent to the transfusion laboratory along with the original transfusion bag and giving set. Post-reaction serum must be ...

The ACGME-accredited Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine offers comprehensive training in the principles and ...