Blood-component therapy is an essential aspect of supportive care for patients with cancer who are undergoing intense chemotherapy or radiation therapy, and most patients are expected to receive ...

Blood transfusions can be life-saving in the appropriate setting. The vast majority of transfusions are completed without incident, but every transfusion recipient is at risk of a variety of adverse ...

HEMOLYTIC transfusion reactions may occur after the administration of donor bloods even when they have apparently been shown compatible by crossmatch tests. Often ...

THE sterility of stored whole blood depends on three factors: aseptic technic, a sterile system for collection and storage and immediate, continuous refrigeration. These measures are highly effective ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had two blood transfusions in 2012 during an almost yearlong bout with an out of control infection that ended up in a fused knee. In a recent antibody screen, I was identified as ...

In addition to the commonly known A, B, AB and O blood types, hundreds of blood group antigens exist on red blood cells that differ between individuals. These particles can activate the body’s immune ...

Patients receiving blood transfusions can die if errors are made and if the signs of a severe reaction are not recognised and acted on at an early stage Abstract Blood transfusion reactions are rare ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . During pregnancy, alterations occur in the mother’s immune system to protect the fetus, and women with a history ...

Background: Minor adverse reactions following transfusion of blood components to cancer patients are not uncommon. Reporting these minor reactions to the transfusion service needs a careful evaluation ...