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Stewart AG, Kotton CN. Impact of blood donation biovigilance and transfusion-transmitted infections on organ transplantation. Transpl Infect Dis 2024:e14324. [PMID: 38932709 DOI: 10.1111/tid.14324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Over 118 million blood donations are collected globally each year. Recipients of blood products include those who experience major trauma or surgery, have acute blood loss and anemia, or impaired bone marrow function. Solid organ transplant recipients often require transfusion of blood products which places them at risk of transfusion-associated adverse events including transfusion-transmitted infection. National hemovigilance networks have documented low rates of transfusion-transmitted infection in the general population. Incidence transfusion-transmitted infection continues to occur in solid organ transplant patients and arises mainly from existing gaps in blood donor biovigilance processes. Emerging infectious diseases have highlighted existing gaps in the donor-recipient pathway to administering safe blood products. This article reviews the current process and regulatory oversight of blood donor biovigilance, including donor screening and microbiological testing, highlights cases of transfusion-transmitted infection documented in the literature, and addresses ways in which biovigilance may be improved, with a focus on the impact of solid organ transplantation.
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- Adam G Stewart
- Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Campus, Brisbane, Australia
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- Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Lengerich BJ, Caruana R, Painter I, Weeks WB, Sitcov K, Souter V. Interpretable machine learning predicts postpartum hemorrhage with severe maternal morbidity in a lower-risk laboring obstetric population. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2024:101391. [PMID: 38851393 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2024.101391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Early identification of patients at increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) associated with severe maternal morbidity (SMM) is critical for preparation and preventative intervention. However, prediction is challenging in patients without obvious risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage with severe maternal morbidity. Current tools for hemorrhage risk assessment use lists of risk factors rather than predictive models. OBJECTIVE To develop, validate (internally and externally), and compare a machine learning model for predicting PPH associated with SMM against a standard hemorrhage risk assessment tool in a lower risk laboring obstetric population. STUDY DESIGN This retrospective cross-sectional study included clinical data from singleton, term births (>=37 weeks' gestation) at 19 US hospitals (2016-2021) using data from 58,023 births at 11 hospitals to train a generalized additive model (GAM) and 27,743 births at 8 held-out hospitals to externally validate the model. The outcome of interest was PPH with severe maternal morbidity (blood transfusion, hysterectomy, vascular embolization, intrauterine balloon tamponade, uterine artery ligation suture, uterine compression suture, or admission to intensive care). Cesarean birth without a trial of vaginal birth and patients with a history of cesarean were excluded. We compared the model performance to that of the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Obstetric Hemorrhage Risk Factor Assessment Screen. RESULTS The GAM predicted PPH with an area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.67 (95% CI 0.64-0.68) on external validation, significantly outperforming the CMQCC risk screen AUROC of 0.52 (95% CI 0.50-0.53). Additionally, the GAM had better sensitivity of 36.9% (95% CI 33.01-41.02) than the CMQCC screen sensitivity of 20.30% (95% CI 17.40-22.52) at the CMQCC screen positive rate of 16.8%. The GAM identified in-vitro fertilization as a risk factor (adjusted OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.2-1.8) and nulliparous births as the highest PPH risk factor (adjusted OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.4-1.6). CONCLUSION Our model identified almost twice as many cases of PPH as the CMQCC rules-based approach for the same screen positive rate and identified in-vitro fertilization and first-time births as risk factors for PPH. Adopting predictive models over traditional screens can enhance PPH prediction.
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- Foundation for Health Care Quality, Seattle, WA (Painter, Sitcov and Souter)
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- Foundation for Health Care Quality, Seattle, WA (Painter, Sitcov and Souter)
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- Foundation for Health Care Quality, Seattle, WA (Painter, Sitcov and Souter)
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Garcia J, Carneiro ACDM, Silva SS, da Silva KFN, Meneguci J, Moraes-Souza H. Underreporting of transfusion incidents. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2024; 46:186-191. [PMID: 38485548 DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2024.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Blood transfusion is an effective therapeutic practice. However, even adopting all procedures for transfusion safety, there are risks, one of which is immediate adverse reactions. The aim of this study was, by active search, to evaluate the occurrence of immediate adverse reactions estimating the occurrence rate within the first 24 h. METHODS An exploratory, descriptive, prospective study with quantitative analysis was carried out of patients undergoing surgery who received blood component transfusions during hospitalization from October 2018 to August 2019. Data on blood component request forms were collected from the transfusion agency by reviewing medical records and interviewing the patient or family members. Descriptive statistics and the chi-square test were used to analyze the association of demographic variables with the presence or absence of transfusion reactions. RESULTS A total of 1042 blood component units were transfused in 393 transfusions performed on 184 patients. The main transfused blood component was packed red blood cells. Seventeen reactions were identified in the medical records, using the active search method, none of which had been reported. The transfusion reaction rate was 16.3 occurrences per 1000 transfused units, while the notification rate for the 9389 blood component units transfused by the transfusion agency in the study period was 3.83/1000. There was no statistically significant association between the occurrences or not of transfusion reactions and demographic variables. CONCLUSION Through the active search method, it was possible to observe the underreporting of adverse reactions, showing inadequate compliance with current legislation, which is essential to minimize errors and increase transfusion safety.
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- Josiane Garcia
- Health Surveillance Unit, Quality Management Sector, Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (HC-UFTM/Ebserh), Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Medical Clinical Department, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Technical Course in Nursing at the Center for Professional Education, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (CEFORES/UFTM), Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Telehealth Unit, Teaching and Research Management, of the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (HC-UFTM/Ebserh), Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Medical Clinical Department, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil.
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Ortiz JLC, Griffin I, Kazakova SV, Stewart PB, Kracalik I, Basavaraju SV. Transfusion-related errors and associated adverse reactions and blood product wastage as reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module, 2014-2022. Transfusion 2024; 64:627-637. [PMID: 38476028 PMCID: PMC11299550 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Transfusion-related errors are largely preventable but may lead to blood product wastage and adverse reactions, resulting in patient harm. In the United States, the incidence of transfusion-related errors is poorly understood nationally. We used data from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Hemovigilance Module to describe and quantify transfusion-related errors, as well as associated transfusion-related adverse reactions and blood product wastage. METHODS During 2014-2022, data from the NHSN Hemovigilance Module were used to analyze errors, including near misses (errors with no transfusion), incidents (errors with transfusion), and associated serious adverse reactions (severe, life-threatening, or death). RESULTS During 2014-2022, 80 acute care facilities (75 adult; 5 pediatric) reported 63,900 errors. Most errors occurred during patient blood sample collection (21,761, 34.1%) and blood sample handling (16,277, 25.5%). Less than one-fifth of reported errors (9822, 15.4%) had a completed incident form. Of those, 8780 (89.3%) were near misses and 1042 (10.7%) incidents. More than a third of near misses (3363, 38.3%) were associated with a discarded blood product, resulting in 4862 discarded components. Overall, 87 adverse reactions were associated with errors; six (7%) were serious. CONCLUSIONS Over half of the transfusion-related errors reported to the Hemovigilance Module occurred during blood sample collection or sample handling. Some serious adverse reactions identified were associated with errors, suggesting that additional safety interventions may be beneficial. Increased participation in the Hemovigilance Module could enhance generalizability and further inform policy development regarding error prevention.
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- Joel L. Chavez Ortiz
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Chenega Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Sotolongo G, Poisson JL. Increased red blood cell alloimmunization rates in transfused aplastic anemia and myelofibrosis patients. Transfusion 2023; 63:1803-1808. [PMID: 37644882 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization (AI) is a well-known complication of RBC transfusions, which results in the formation of alloantibodies to non-self antigens on donor RBCs, putting patients at risk of transfusion-related complications. The rate of AI with RBC transfusions in the general hospitalized population is estimated to be 2%-3%. However, some patients who are deemed "transfusion-dependent" require regular transfusions of blood products due to persistently low cell counts, putting them at even greater risk of RBC AI and increased morbidity. However, few studies currently exist investigating RBC AI in some transfusion-dependent patient populations, e.g., aplastic anemia (AA) and myelofibrosis (MF). STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted a 5-year retrospective review to investigate the prevalence of RBC AI, alloantibody incidence, and the number of RBC transfusions in AA and MF patients, who received RBC transfusions within our hospital system. RESULTS During the study period, 64 AA and 93 MF patients received 1301 and 2766 RBC transfusions, respectively. Compared to the RBC AI rate in the generalized hospitalized patient population (1%-2%), patients with AA and MF had an increased rate of RBC AI incidence rate at 14.1% and 12.9%, respectively. Furthermore, patients with primary MF demonstrated an isolated increased RBC AI incidence rate of 13.3%. The most common alloantibodies produced were anti-E and anti-K. DISCUSSION Within our institution, patients with AA and MF had increased incidence rates of RBC AI compared to the general hospitalized patient population and may benefit from an antigen-matched protocol to minimize AI-related complications.
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- G Sotolongo
- Department of Pathology, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Bueno JL, Bocanegra AB, Sánchez I, Mateos JM, Puyuelo A, García Erce JA, Villanueva H, Reaño MM, Núñez L, Losa A, Arias A, Aguilar M, Richart LA, Martínez F, Salgado R, Royuela A, Cruz-Bermúdez JL, Fernández R, Forés R, Fornet I, Ojeda E, Cabrera R, Duarte RF. Transfusion-associated adverse events incidence and severity after the implementation of an active hemovigilance program with 24 h follow-up. A prospective cohort study. Transfusion 2023; 63:1859-1871. [PMID: 37711059 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hemovigilance (HV) is usually based on voluntary reports (passive HV). Our aim is to ascertain credible incidence, severity, and mortality of transfusion-associated adverse events (TAAEs) using an active HV program. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Prospective cohort study to estimate transfusion risk after 46,488 transfusions in 5830 patients, using an active HV program with follow-up within the first 24 h after transfusion. We compared these results to those with the previously established passive HV program during the same 30 months of the study. We explored factors associated with the occurrence of TAAEs using generalized estimating equations models. RESULTS With the active HV program TAAEs incidence was 57.3 (95% CI, 50.5-64.2) and mortality 1.1 (95% CI, 0.13-2.01) per 10,000 transfusions. Incidence with the new surveillance model was 14.0 times higher than with the passive. Most events occurred when transfusions had already finished (60.2%); especially pulmonary events (80.4%). Three out of five deaths and 50.3% of severe TAAEs were pulmonary. In the multivariate analysis surgical patients had half TAAEs risk when compared to medical patients (OR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.34-0.78) and women had nearly twice the risk of a pulmonary event compared to men (OR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.03-3.32). Patient's age, blood component type, or blood component shelf-life were unrelated to TAAEs risk. DISCUSSION Active hemovigilance programs provide additional data which may lead to better recognition and understanding of TAAEs and their frequency and severity.
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- José L Bueno
- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Allergology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pneumology and Lung Transplantation, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Regional Blood Transfusion Centre of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthetics, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Accident and Emergency Department, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Biostatistics Unit, Puerta de Hierro Biomedical Research Institute (IDIPHISA), CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthetics, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Mohanty S, Sardar ZM, Hassan FM, Reyes J, Coury JR, Lombardi JM, Lehman RA, Lenke LG. High Cell Saver Autotransfusion is Associated With Perioperative Medical Complications in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:1234-1244. [PMID: 37280746 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective, propensity-matched observational study. OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of cell saver (CS) homologous transfusion on perioperative medical complications in adult patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Despite many endorsing its use, many analyses still refute the efficacy of CS on decreasing total perioperative allogenic red blood cell transfusions, cost efficiency, and its effect on perioperative complications. METHODS Adult patients who underwent spinal deformity surgery at a single center between 2015 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient-specific, operative, radiographic, and 30-day complications/readmission data were collected for further analysis. Two methods were utilized to test our hypothesis: (1) absolute threshold model: two cohorts created among patients who received ≥550 mL of CS intraoperatively and those who received less; (2) adjusted ratio model: two cohorts created dependent on the ratio of CS to estimated blood loss (EBL). Propensity-score matching and various statistical tests were utilized to test the association between CS and perioperative medical complications. RESULTS Two hundred seventy-eight patients were included in this analysis with a mean age of 61.3±15.7yrs and 67.6% being female. Using the first method, 73 patients received ≥550 mL of CS, and 205 received less. Propensity-score matching resulted in 28 pairs of patients. 39.3% of patients with ≥550 mL CS required readmission within 30 days compared with 3.57% of patients in the <550 mL cohort ( P =0.016), despite a nearly identical proportion of patients requiring intraoperative blood transfusions ( P >0.9999). Using the second method, 155 patients had CS/EBL<0.33 and 123 with CS/EBL ≥0.33. 5.16% and 21.9% among patients with CS/EBL<0.33 and CS/EBL≥0.33, respectively, were readmitted by the 30-day marker ( P <0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that greater CS volumes transfused are associated with higher rates of 30-day readmissions. Thus, surgeons should consider limiting CS volume intraoperatively to 550 mL and when greater volumes are required or preferred, ensuring that the ratio of CS:EBL remains under 0.33.
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- Sarthak Mohanty
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Och Spine Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
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Hayat H, Ahmed Q, Alam H, Rashid A. Non-severe allergic transfusion reaction: A hidden cause of wastage of blood product and laboratory resources. Vox Sang 2023; 118:193-198. [PMID: 36606422 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Blood transfusions are often needlessly aborted following a non-severe allergic reaction despite responding well to medication resulting into partial transfusion of the implicated blood product. This results in the wastage of untransfused blood component and resources spent on unnecessary laboratory work-up of these reactions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We aimed to review the amount of blood product and laboratory resource wastage associated with non-severe allergic transfusion reaction (ATR) in a tertiary care hospital. RESULTS A total of 174,632 blood products were released and transfused during the study period (2019-2021). There were 336 adverse transfusion reactions with an estimated rate of 1.9 per 1000 blood products administered. Of 336, 145 (43%) were ATR, of which 141 (97%) were non-severe and 4 (3%) were severe. The most commonly associated symptom was found to be urticaria in 31 (22%). All non-severe ATR completely resolved with medication. Seventy-nine percent of the transfusions associated with non-severe ATRs were aborted, of which 37% were followed by additional transfusions. The estimated loss of blood product volume and the cost of non-severe ATR (including transfusion reaction work-up, discarded blood product and additional transfusion) was 11,185 ml (11 L) and Pakistani rupees 1,831,546 ($11,592.06 or €8598.78), respectively. CONCLUSION Non-severe ATR was found to be associated with a significant proportion of laboratory resource wastage and that of blood product in our institution. Revision of institutional guidelines for management and lab work-up of transfusion reactions would be helpful in alleviating this unnecessary loss in a resource-constraint transfusion-setting.
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- Hasan Hayat
- Section of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Section of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Section of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Section of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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Vuk T, Politis C, de Angelis V, Lozano M, Haddad A, Laspina S, Garraud O. Education in transfusion medicine, Part III - The importance of haemovigilance education. Transfus Clin Biol 2023; 30:294-302. [PMID: 36773797 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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According to the literature, there are significant differences in the availability of education and training in transfusion medicine worldwide, with significant heterogeneity in the existing curricula. Recognising the need for education with the aim of achieving globally standardised competencies in transfusion medicine, a group of experts collaborating in the European and Mediterranean Initiative in Transfusion medicine (EMITm) proposed a process of incremental training and education. Subsequent to two previous papers published by this group on general education in transfusion medicine, this paper specifically refers to the field of education in haemovigilance. This topic is of particular importance when one considers the role of haemovigilance in improving the safety of transfusion practice, and the fact that this role can only be realised through the cooperation of all participants in the transfusion chain. In addition to promoting the importance of education in haemovigilance, this paper provides an overview of the available literature on this topic and proposes an education programme on haemovigilance for medical students and residents.
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- Tomislav Vuk
- Croatian Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Coordinating Centre for Haemovigilance and Surveillance of Transfusion, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Hemotherapy and Hemostasis. ICMHO, University Clinic Hospital, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Pathology and Blood Bank, Sacré-Coeur Hospital, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon; Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- SAINBIOSE-INSERM_U1059, Faculty of Medicine, University of Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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Roney JK, Whitley BE, Johnston L, Deleon M, Robnett JC. Should adding pain, oxygen saturation and physical assessment to vital signs become the new standard of care for detecting blood transfusion reactions? Vox Sang 2023; 118:109-120. [PMID: 36571765 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Clinicians sought to ascertain what frequency of vital signs best detects blood transfusion reactions. This review discusses early and delayed blood product transfusion reaction detection through the lens of scientific literature. METHODS A comprehensive appraisal of published literature was conducted using Integrative Research Review methodology through June 2022 not limited to English or research in Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews, Medline and PubMed. RESULTS Full-text articles in the final sample included four articles discussing vital signs detecting blood transfusion reactions and four articles reporting the importance of adding physical assessments for early reaction detection. None of the studies provided evidence regarding how often vital signs should be monitored to detect transfusion reactions. No studies included identical screening components for detecting blood product transfusion reactions. Main themes emerged including variations in what was included in vital signs, importance of respiratory assessment, inclusion of physical assessment, nurse documentation and reporting compliance, and patient and family inclusion in transfusion reaction recognition. CONCLUSION Vital sign components varied across reviewed studies. Respiratory rate and pain were not always included in 'vital signs' to identify transfusion reactions. Only low-level data and no clinical trials loosely informing frequency of vital sign monitoring to transfusion reaction detection were found. Respiratory (to include oxygen saturation, lung sounds and respiratory rate) and pain assessment emerged as crucial to acute and delayed transfusion reaction recognition. The disconnect between 'vital signs' and the varied vital sign components reported to detect transfusion reactions in scientific literature requires further exploration.
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- Jamie Kay Roney
- Nursing Administration, Covenant Health, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Staffing Operations Office, Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Patient Placement Coordination Center, Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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Wu H, Singh B, Yen TT, Maher J, Datta S, Chaves K, Lau BD, Frank S, Simpson K, Patzkowsky K, Wang K. Utilization and cost of cell salvage in minimally invasive myomectomy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2023; 280:179-183. [PMID: 36512958 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the utilization and cost of intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) in minimally invasive myomectomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent minimally invasive myomectomy at a quaternary care academic hospital. Patients were classified into: ICS setup vs no ICS setup, ICS setup with reinfusion vs ICS setup without reinfusion. RESULTS Of 382 patients who underwent minimally invasive myomectomy, 67 (17.5 %) had ICS setup, 30 (44.8 %) of those patients reinfused. Median volume of reinfusion per patient was 300 mL (range 125-1000 mL). Patients who ultimately underwent ICS reinfusion, compared to those with ICS setup only, had significantly larger mean maximum fibroid size (9.8 cm vs 8.0 cm, p = 0.02), higher median total specimen weight (367 vs 304 g, p = 0.03), higher median estimated blood loss (575 vs 300 mL, p < 0.0001), longer mean operative time (261 vs 215 min, p = 0.04). No perioperative complications were associated with ICS. Higher costs are associated with universal use or complete lack of ICS; lowest cost is associated with ICS setup only for those ultimately reinfused. CONCLUSION ICS might reduce requirements for allogeneic blood transfusions in patients undergoing minimally invasive myomectomy, and may contribute to cost savings. Uterine and maximum fibroid sizes are possible preoperative indicators for patients who require cell salvage reinfusion.
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- Harold Wu
- Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America.
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Health Sciences Informatics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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Li J, Xia Y, Jin S, Dong H, Zhao P, Jiang H, Hu R. Effects of acute normovolemic hemodilution on allogeneic blood transfusion & coagulation in orthognathic surgery: A randomized study. Transfusion 2023; 63:125-133. [PMID: 36342237 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) is one of the important techniques predominantly used in cardiac, hepatic, and vascular surgery for decreasing allogeneic blood transfusion. However, the effect of ANH in orthognathic surgery has been rarely studied. Therefore, this study aims to assess the ANH-mediated reduction in the allogeneic red blood cell transfusion for orthognathic surgery patients. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS In this single-center study, 18-80 years old patients were recruited. Patients with hemoglobin ≥11 g/dL and normal coagulation function were randomly divided into ANH or standard treatment group. RESULTS Ninety six patients underwent ANH, and 101 patients received standard treatment. No differences in demographic or major pre-operative characteristics were observed between the two groups. One patient in the ANH and three patients in the standard treatment group received allogeneic blood [3(2.97%) vs. 1(1.16%), control vs. ANH, p = .395]. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that ANH treatment was not associated with transfusion of allogeneic blood (p = .763). After retransfusing autologous blood, PT and APTT in the ANH group significantly increased compared to standard treatment group (PT: -1.73 ± 1.09 vs. -2.15 ± 1.06, p = .035; APTT: -6.39 ± 5.76 vs. -8.16 ± 5.70, p = .031; control vs. ANH). No significant differences between the two groups were observed for changes in coagulation parameters at first postoperative day. However, platelet counts in the ANH group decreased compared to the standard group. No significant difference in major adverse outcomes was observed between the two groups. CONCLUSION ANH did not reduce the incidence of allogeneic transfusion in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery.
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- Jiayun Li
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Center for Specialty Strategy Research of Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Center for Specialty Strategy Research of Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Center for Specialty Strategy Research of Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Center for Specialty Strategy Research of Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Center for Specialty Strategy Research of Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Center for Specialty Strategy Research of Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Center for Specialty Strategy Research of Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai, China
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Murhabazi Bashombwa A, Tchio-Nighie KH, Tchingué Mbianda C, Tchindebe Bouri E, Nanfak A, Buh Nkum C, Ateudjieu J. Assessing Training Needs of Health Personnel on the Process of Selecting Blood Donors and Transfusion in the West Region of Cameroon. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2022; 13:1525-1533. [PMID: 36568880 PMCID: PMC9783828 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s388478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Blood transfusion is a health care procedure that can expose the donor and receiver to risks. The knowledge and practices of healthcare personnel on blood transfusion are necessary to anticipate and/or prevent the occurrence of avoidable transfusion risks. The aim of this study was to assess the training needs of health personnel on blood donor selection procedure. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study targeting health personnel in health facilities that reported contributing in offering blood transfusion services in the West region of Cameroon between March and May 2022. A questionnaire administered face to face was used to collect data from the targeted health personnel exhaustively included from health facilities. Knowledge and practices were assessed by estimating the rate of correct answers. STATA software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Of the 41 health facilities that reported offering blood transfusion services, 35 (85.3%) were covered. Category 5 and 4 health facilities were respectively 23 (65.7%) and 9 (25.7%). Among the 325 health personnel involved in transfusion, 302 (92.9%) were reached among which, 201 (66.6%) were female and 127 (42.1%) were nurses. Two hundred and ten (69.5%) had already received training on blood transfusion and 268 (88.7%) expressed a need for training on blood transfusion of which 139 (51.8%) on blood donors' selection. Sixteen (5.3%) knew how to identify blood donor and 116 (38.4) knew the minimum required tests to be performed on the donors' blood before the transfusion. Six (2.0%) out of 302 health personnel were able to select blood donors and identify minimum tests to be performed on donors' blood. CONCLUSION There is a real need for training of health personnel on the blood donor selection process. Health authorities should ensure that all health personnel involved in blood transfusion receive a minimum of training in blood donor selection and testing.
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- Augustin Murhabazi Bashombwa
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Kaziba, Kaziba, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Health Research, M.A. SANTE (Meilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé), Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Health Research, M.A. SANTE (Meilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé), Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
- Department of Health Research, M.A. SANTE (Meilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé), Yaounde, Cameroon
- Division of Health Operations Research, Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Solhpour A, Kumar S, Koch MJ, Doré S. Impact of blood component transfusions, tranexamic acid and fluids on subarachnoid hemorrhage outcomes. BRAIN HEMORRHAGES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hest.2022.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Crowe EP, Tobian AAR. Component modifications and acute transfusion reactions: Important then, more to learn now. Transfusion 2022; 62:2172-2183. [PMID: 36151944 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Elizabeth P Crowe
- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Transfusion-Associated Adverse Events: A Case Report of Nurse Hemovigilance and Recognition of Respiratory Distress. JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING 2022; 45:264-269. [PMID: 36112874 DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although blood transfusions are considered a potentially life-saving therapy, noninfectious and infectious adverse events can lead to significant morbidities and even mortality. Vital signs and visual observation of patients during blood transfusions are thoroughly taught in nursing school. Updated terms of hemovigilance and transfusion-associated adverse events ( TAAEs ) are presented through this case study. A patient with factor V deficiency, which requires chronic plasma transfusions, experienced 2 types of TAAEs, anaphylaxis and transfusion-associated circulatory overload. The patient's history and TAAEs are presented and discussed to provide evidence for the importance of vigilant bedside surveillance. Early identification of TAAEs may prevent unnecessary morbidity and/or mortality. The primary nursing functions and responsibilities are presented with algorithmic supplementation to facilitate better understanding of best practice. Ongoing assessment of hemovigilance practices is indicated to ascertain which monitoring tools can lead to optimal patient care.
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Whitaker B, Pizarro J, Deady M, Williams A, Ezzeldin H, Belov A, Kanderian S, Billings D, Cook K, Hettinger AZ, Anderson S. Detection of allergic transfusion-related adverse events from electronic medical records. Transfusion 2022; 62:2029-2038. [PMID: 36004803 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transfusion-related adverse events can be unrecognized and unreported. As part of the US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Biologics Effectiveness and Safety initiative, we explored whether machine learning methods, such as natural language processing (NLP), can identify and report transfusion allergic reactions (ARs) from electronic health records (EHRs). STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS In a 4-year period, all 146 reported transfusion ARs were pulled from a database of 86,764 transfusions in an academic health system, along with a random sample of 605 transfusions without reported ARs. Structured and unstructured EHR data were retrieved, including demographics, new symptoms, medications, and lab results. In unstructured data, evidence from clinicians' notes, test results, and prescriptions fields identified transfusion ARs, which were used to extract NLP features. Clinician reviews of selected validation cases assessed and confirmed model performance. RESULTS Clinician reviews of selected validation cases yielded a sensitivity of 67.9% and a specificity of 97.5% at a threshold of 0.9, with a positive predictive value (PPV) of 84%, estimated to 4.5% when extrapolated to match transfusion AR incidence in the full transfusion dataset. A higher threshold achieved sensitivity of 43% with specificity/PPV of 100% in our validation set. Essential features predicting ARs were recognized transfusion reactions, administration of antihistamines or glucocorticoids, and skin symptoms (e.g., hives and itching). Removal of NLP features decreased model performance. DISCUSSION NLP algorithms can identify transfusion reactions from the EHR with a reasonable level of precision for subsequent clinician review and confirmation.
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- Barbee Whitaker
- Office of Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Office of Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Office of Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Office of Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Biostatistics, Informatics and Data Science, MedStar Health Research Institute, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA
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- Office of Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Tian X, Kong Y, Wang J, He R, Li L, Liu Z. Development of the Chinese Haemovigilance Network and reporting of adverse transfusion reactions from 2018 to 2020. Vox Sang 2022; 117:1027-1034. [PMID: 35560059 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To advance blood transfusion safety, the Chinese Haemovigilance Network (CHN) was put into operation in 2018. This report describes the development of the CHN and evaluates its role by analysing reported adverse transfusion reactions (ATRs) from 2018 to 2020. MATERIALS AND METHODS All data in this study were obtained from the CHN online reporting platform. A timeline of CHN development is presented, and the activities of CHN-enrolled facilities are analysed by year. The reported ATRs were analysed in detail for ATR types, blood components involved and adherence to case definition, severity and imputability criteria. Incidence rates were calculated and compared with international examples. RESULTS During 2018-2020, a total of 3061 ATRs were reported through the CHN online reporting system. The rate of reported ATRs in all facilities and the 10 highest reporting facilities was 0.7‰ and 1.8‰, respectively. When analysed by year, the incidence rate showed an increasing trend from 2018 to 2020. Allergic (68.2%) and febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reaction (27.1%) were the most common. The vast majority of ATRs (92.0%) were not serious, but serious cases of transfusion-associated circulatory overload, transfusion-associated dyspnoea and hypotensive reaction were common. Most (86.0%) of reported cases were definitely or probably associated with transfusion. CONCLUSION Under-reporting of ATRs occurs in many Chinese hospitals, but the establishment of CHN has increased ATR recognition and management. More effort will be needed in the future to detect transfusion problems and improve transfusion practice in China.
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- Xue Tian
- Clinical Transfusion Research Center, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Transfusion Adverse Reactions, CAMS, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Transfusion Research Center, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Transfusion Adverse Reactions, CAMS, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Transfusion Research Center, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Transfusion Adverse Reactions, CAMS, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Transfusion Research Center, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Transfusion Adverse Reactions, CAMS, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Transfusion Research Center, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Transfusion Adverse Reactions, CAMS, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Transfusion Research Center, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Transfusion Adverse Reactions, CAMS, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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L Poisson J, O'Leary MF. Improving our reaction time - Using technology to identify transfusion reactions sooner. Transfusion 2022; 62:923-927. [PMID: 35485170 DOI: 10.1111/trf.16881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Jessica L Poisson
- Department of Pathology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Moffitt Medical Group, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Rankin A, Webb J, Nickel RS. Preventing antibody positive delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions in sickle cell disease: Lessons learned from a case. Transfus Med 2022; 32:433-436. [PMID: 35318744 DOI: 10.1111/tme.12862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are important in the management of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). However, a potentially catastrophic complication of transfusion in this population is the delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR). The pathophysiology of all DHTRs is not understood, but some are known to be caused by an anamnestic resurgence of RBC alloantibodies. CASE PRESENTATION A child with SCD transfused for acute chest syndrome re-presented a week after hospital discharge with severe anaemia, hemolysis, and a newly detected anti-E. This patient had been previously transfused years ago at an outside institution and the anti-E had not been previously documented. DISCUSSION The presented case of an antibody positive DHTR illustrates several concepts critical to the prevention of this complication. RBC alloantibodies must be detected and this information must be shared. Prophylactic C/c, E/e, K antigen matching is helpful for patients with SCD, but systems must be in place to identify these patients. Patients transfused at multiple different hospitals are especially at risk for this complication and efforts are needed to prevent them from suffering a DHTR.
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- Alexander Rankin
- Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.,Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.,The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.,The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Fonseca S, Cayer MP, Ahmmed KMT, Khadem-Mohtaram N, Charette SJ, Brouard D. Characterization of the Antibacterial Activity of an SiO2 Nanoparticular Coating to Prevent Bacterial Contamination in Blood Products. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11010107. [PMID: 35052984 PMCID: PMC8773057 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Technological innovations and quality control processes within blood supply organizations have significantly improved blood safety for both donors and recipients. Nevertheless, the risk of transfusion-transmitted infection remains non-negligible. Applying a nanoparticular, antibacterial coating at the surface of medical devices is a promising strategy to prevent the spread of infections. In this study, we characterized the antibacterial activity of an SiO2 nanoparticular coating (i.e., the “Medical Antibacterial and Antiadhesive Coating” [MAAC]) applied on relevant polymeric materials (PM) used in the biomedical field. Electron microscopy revealed a smoother surface for the MAAC-treated PM compared to the reference, suggesting antiadhesive properties. The antibacterial activity was tested against selected Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in accordance with ISO 22196. Bacterial growth was significantly reduced for the MAAC-treated PVC, plasticized PVC, polyurethane and silicone (90–99.999%) in which antibacterial activity of ≥1 log reduction was reached for all bacterial strains tested. Cytotoxicity was evaluated following ISO 10993-5 guidelines and L929 cell viability was calculated at ≥90% in the presence of MAAC. This study demonstrates that the MAAC could prevent bacterial contamination as demonstrated by the ISO 22196 tests, while further work needs to be done to improve the coating processability and effectiveness of more complex matrices.
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- Sahra Fonseca
- Héma-Québec, Medical Affairs and Innovation, 1070, Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Vie, Quebec, QC G1V 5C3, Canada; (S.F.); (M.-P.C.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada;
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- Héma-Québec, Medical Affairs and Innovation, 1070, Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Vie, Quebec, QC G1V 5C3, Canada; (S.F.); (M.-P.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada;
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- Héma-Québec, Medical Affairs and Innovation, 1070, Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Vie, Quebec, QC G1V 5C3, Canada; (S.F.); (M.-P.C.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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Shimizu K, Umetsu M, Goto H, Fujimine T, Akamatsu D, Kamei T. Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury Type I Immediately after Open Surgical Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Ann Vasc Dis 2022; 15:146-149. [PMID: 35860825 PMCID: PMC9257381 DOI: 10.3400/avd.cr.21-00143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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A 68-year-old man underwent open surgical repair for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The intraoperative period had no adverse events until postoperative extubation. His SpO2 rapidly dropped, and severe acute lung edema developed. He had cardiopulmonary arrest. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema and other diseases were ruled out. He was finally diagnosed with transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) type I. Intensive care with ventilator management and continuous adrenaline administration was provided. His condition gradually improved, and he was discharged without any sequelae. Surgical cases requiring blood transfusion should be carefully monitored, and prompt action should be taken when TRALI occurs.
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- Kota Shimizu
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, South Miyagi Medical Center
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital
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Mowla SJ, Sapiano MRP, Jones JM, Berger JJ, Basavaraju SV. Supplemental findings of the 2019 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey. Transfusion 2021; 61 Suppl 2:S11-S35. [PMID: 34337759 PMCID: PMC8441766 DOI: 10.1111/trf.16606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Supplemental data from the 2019 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS) are presented and include findings on donor characteristics, autologous and directed donations and transfusions, platelets (PLTs), plasma and granulocyte transfusions, pediatric transfusions, transfusion-associated adverse events, cost of blood units, hospital policies and practices, and implementation of blood safety measures, including pathogen reduction technology (PRT). METHODS National estimates were produced using weighting and imputation methods for a number of donors, donations, donor deferrals, autologous and directed donations and transfusions, PLT and plasma collections and transfusions, a number of crossmatch procedures, a number of units irradiated and leukoreduced, pediatric transfusions, and transfusion-associated adverse events. RESULTS Between 2017 and 2019, there was a slight decrease in successful donations by 1.1%. Donations by persons aged 16-18 decreased by 10.1% while donations among donors >65 years increased by 10.5%. From 2017 to 2019, the median price paid for blood components by hospitals for leukoreduced red blood cell units, leukoreduced apheresis PLT units, and for fresh frozen plasma units continued to decrease. The rate of life-threatening transfusion-related adverse reactions continued to decrease. Most whole blood/red blood cell units (97%) and PLT units (97%) were leukoreduced. CONCLUSION Blood donations decreased between 2017 and 2019. Donations from younger donors continued to decline while donations among older donors have steadily increased. Prices paid for blood products by hospitals decreased. Implementation of PRT among blood centers and hospitals is slowly expanding.
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- Sanjida J. Mowla
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of HIV/AIDS and infectious Disease Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Kracalik I, Mowla S, Katz L, Cumming M, Sapiano MRP, Basavaraju SV. Impact of the early coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on blood utilization in the United States: A time-series analysis of data reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module. Transfusion 2021; 61 Suppl 2:S36-S43. [PMID: 33990963 PMCID: PMC8242767 DOI: 10.1111/trf.16451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted healthcare services worldwide. However, little has been reported regarding the impact on blood utilization. We quantified the impact of COVID-19 on blood utilization and discards among facilities reporting to the National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module. METHODS Facilities continuously reporting data, during January 2016-June 2020, on transfused and discarded blood components, stratified by component type (red blood cells [RBC], platelets, and plasma), were included. Interrupted time-series analysis with generalized estimating equations, adjusting for facility surgical volume and seasonality, was used to quantify changes in blood utilization and discards relative to a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services notification delaying nonessential medical procedures (March 2020). RESULTS Seventy-two facilities included in the analyses, on average, transfused 44,548 and discarded 2,202 blood components monthly. Following the March 2020 notification and after multivariable adjustment, RBC and platelet utilization declined, -9.9% (p < .001) and -13.6% (p = .014), respectively. Discards increased for RBCs (30.2%, p = .047) and platelets (60.4%, p = .002). No statistically significant change in plasma was found. Following these abrupt changes, blood utilization and discards rebounded toward baseline with RBC utilization increasing by 5.7% (p < .001), and platelet and RBC discards decreasing -16.4% (<0.001) and -12.7 (p = .001), respectively. CONCLUSION Following notification delaying elective surgical procedures, blood utilization declined substantially while blood discards increased, resulting in substantial wastage of blood products. Ongoing and future pandemic response efforts should consider the impact of interventions on blood supply and demand to ensure blood availability.
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- Ian Kracalik
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
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- Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA
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- Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Lantana Consulting Group, Inc, East Thetford, Vermont, USA
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- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Guo K, Wang X, Zhang H, Wang M, Song S, Ma S. Transfusion Reactions in Pediatric Patients: An Analysis of 5 Years of Hemovigilance Data From a National Center for Children's Health in China. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:660297. [PMID: 34123967 PMCID: PMC8193363 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.660297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to describe transfusion reactions of pediatric patients from a National Center for Children's Health in China and to examine reaction incidents, reaction types by blood transfusion, and the associated blood products resulting in transfusion reactions. Methods: We compared transfusion reaction rates, among platelets, plasma, and red blood cells (RBCs) using a retrospective analysis of pediatric patients treated with blood transfusion based on data from the National Center for Children's Health (Beijing, China) by a hemovigilance reporting system from January 2015 to December 2019. Results: Over the past 5 years, 165 reactions were reported, and the overall incidence was 1.35‰ (95% CI: 1.14-1.55‰; 165/122,652); for each separate year, the incidences were 1.25‰ (95% CI: 0.76-1.74‰; 25/20,035; 2015), 1.09‰ (95% CI: 0.65-1.52‰; 24/22,084; 2016), 1.66‰ (95% CI: 1.14-2.18‰; 39/23,483; 2017), 1.36‰ (95% CI: 0.92-1.81‰; 36/26,440; 2018) and 1.34‰ (95% CI: 0.93-1.75‰; 41/30,610; 2019). Transfusion reaction incidents by person included 0.37‰ (95% CI: 0.21-0.53‰; 21/56,815) RBCs, 2.98‰ (95% CI: 2.33-3.64‰; 79/26,496) platelets and 1.65‰ (95% CI: 1.25-2.05‰; 65/39,341) frozen plasma. According to the analysis by blood products, the incidence of transfusion was 0.34‰ (95% CI: 0.20-0.48‰; 23/66,958) for RBCs, 3.21‰ (95% CI: 2.50-3.92‰; 78/24,318.5) for platelets, and 0.94‰ (95% CI: 0.71-1.17‰; 64/67,912) for frozen plasma. Transfusion reactions were most commonly associated with platelets, followed by plasma and RBC transfusions. The types of blood transfusion reactions were mainly allergic reactions (86.67%) and febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions (FNHTRs, 4.24%). The disease types of pediatric patients with transfusion reactions were concentrated among those with blood system diseases. A total of 80.61% of children with transfusion reactions had a previous blood transfusion history. Conclusions: Transfusion reactions are still relatively common in pediatric patients, and additional studies are necessary to address the differences in reaction rates, especially allergic and FNHTRs. Robust hemovigilance systems do include a special section dedicated to children will further the understanding of these reactions and trends, and prospective randomized clinical controlled trials may need to be conducted to perform preventive and corrective measures.
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- Kai Guo
- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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