Risks associated with transfusion of cellular blood components in Canada
S Kleinman, P Chan, P Robillard - Transfusion medicine reviews, 2003 - Elsevier
We provide a comprehensive review of risks associated with allogeneic red blood cell and
platelet transfusions in Canada. The review focuses on clinically symptomatic noninfectious …
platelet transfusions in Canada. The review focuses on clinically symptomatic noninfectious …
Buffy‐coat‐derived pooled platelet concentrates and apheresis platelet concentrates: which product type should be preferred?
H Schrezenmeier, E Seifried - Vox sanguinis, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
There is an ongoing debate whether platelet concentrates (PCs) prepared from either whole‐
blood donations or by plateletpheresis are superior. Usage of these two product types varies …
blood donations or by plateletpheresis are superior. Usage of these two product types varies …
Prophylactic platelet transfusion for prevention of bleeding in patients with haematological disorders after chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation
L Estcourt, S Stanworth, C Doree… - Cochrane Database …, 2012 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Platelet transfusions are used in modern clinical practice to prevent and treat
bleeding in thrombocytopenic patients with bone marrow failure. Although considerable …
bleeding in thrombocytopenic patients with bone marrow failure. Although considerable …
Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine premedication for allergic and febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions: good prophylaxis or bad practice?
TL Geiger, SC Howard - Transfusion medicine reviews, 2007 - Elsevier
Febrile nonhemolytic and allergic reactions are the most common transfusion reactions, but
usually do not cause significant morbidity. In an attempt to prevent these reactions, US …
usually do not cause significant morbidity. In an attempt to prevent these reactions, US …
Guidance on platelet transfusion for patients with hypoproliferative thrombocytopenia
S Nahirniak, SJ Slichter, S Tanael, P Rebulla… - Transfusion medicine …, 2015 - Elsevier
Patients with hypoproliferative thrombocytopenia are at an increased risk for hemorrhage
and alloimmunization to platelets. Updated guidance for optimizing platelet transfusion …
and alloimmunization to platelets. Updated guidance for optimizing platelet transfusion …
A critical comparison of platelet preparation methods
RR Vassallo, S Murphy - Current opinion in hematology, 2006 - journals.lww.com
We present a literature-based review of the relative merits of apheresis-derived and whole-
blood-derived platelets. Additional studies are needed in order to define the optimal …
blood-derived platelets. Additional studies are needed in order to define the optimal …
Comparison of different platelet count thresholds to guide administration of prophylactic platelet transfusion for preventing bleeding in people with haematological …
LJ Estcourt, SJ Stanworth, C Doree… - Cochrane Database …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Platelet transfusions are used in modern clinical practice to prevent and treat
bleeding in people who are thrombocytopenic due to bone marrow failure. Although …
bleeding in people who are thrombocytopenic due to bone marrow failure. Although …
Platelet transfusion therapy
SJ Slichter - Hematology/oncology clinics of North America, 2007 - Elsevier
This article provides guidelines for the appropriate use of platelet transfusions to reduce
unnecessary transfusions, thereby avoiding transfusion-related risks to the patients and the …
unnecessary transfusions, thereby avoiding transfusion-related risks to the patients and the …
A therapeutic‐only versus prophylactic platelet transfusion strategy for preventing bleeding in patients with haematological disorders after myelosuppressive …
GL Crighton, LJ Estcourt, EM Wood… - Cochrane Database …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Platelet transfusions are used in modern clinical practice to prevent and treat
bleeding in thrombocytopenic patients with bone marrow failure. Although considerable …
bleeding in thrombocytopenic patients with bone marrow failure. Although considerable …
Comparing the efficacy and safety of apheresis and whole blood–derived platelet transfusions: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: A systematic review and meta‐analysis was performed to determine if there
were differences between apheresis platelet concentrates (APCs) or platelets (PLTs) …
were differences between apheresis platelet concentrates (APCs) or platelets (PLTs) …