Alloantigen systems

M.J. Telen

Erythrocyte blood group antigens: polymorphisms of functionally important molecules
Semin Hematol 33: 302-314 (1996)
Description: A review of the biochemistry of important red cell antigens, emphasizing function-structure relationships
PubMed citation number : 8916304

G. Garratty, W. Dzik, P.D. Issitt, D.M. Lublin, M.E. Reid, T. Zelinski

Terminology for blood group antigens and genes – historical origins and guidelines in the new millennium
Transfusion 40: 477-489 (2000)
Description: A comprehensive historical review of the terminology for blood group antigens and genes with guidelines for an accurate terminology
PubMed citation number : 10773062

J.G. McFarland

Platelet and neutrophil alloantigen genotyping in clinical practice
Transf Clin Biol 5: 13-21 (1998)
Description: Review of the clinically relevant antigens on platelets and neutrophils
PubMed citation number : 9577876

Blood donation, collection and component preparation

American Association of Blood Banks. Standards for blood banks and transfusion services (Review) American Association of Blood Banks.

American Association of Blood Banks, 21 st edition, Bethesda (2002)
Description: Summarizes established standards for blood donation, collection and component preparation
PubMed citation number : N/A

T.H. Price, L.T. Goodnough, W.R. Vogler, R.A. Sacher, R.M. Hellman, M.F. Johnston, D.C. Bolgiano, R.I. Abels.

Improving the efficacy of preoperative autologous blood donation in patients with low hematocrit: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of recombinant human erythropoietin Transfusion 36 (1): 29-36 (1996)
Description: This study concludes that the use of rHuEPO stimulates erythropoiesis, permits the storage of more autologous blood, and reduces allogeneic transfusion risk in patients with low hematocrits who are undergoing elective surgery
PubMed citation number : 8607150

Blood component modifications

E.C. Vamvakas, M.A. Blajchman

Universal WBC reduction: the case for and against
Transfusion 41: 691-712 (2001)
Description: Review on leukocyte reduction of blood components
PubMed citation number : 11346708

G. Moroff, N.L. Luban

The irradiation of blood and blood components to reduce graft-versus-host disease: technical issues and guidelines (Review)
Transfuse Med Rev 11: 15-26 (1997)
Description: Review and guidelines on irradiation of blood components
PubMed citation number : 9031487

Red blood cell transfusion

Consensus conference.

Perioperative red blood cell transfusion
JAMA 260: 2700-2703 (1988)
Description: Guidelines for perioperative red blood cell transfusions
PubMed citation number : 3054179

American College of Physicians.

Practice strategies for elective red blood cell transfusion
Ann Intern Med 116: 403-406 (1992)
Description: Guidelines for red blood cell transfusions
PubMed citation number : 1472172

Platelet transfusion

M. Contreras.

Final statement from the consensus conference on platelet transfusion
Transfusion 38: 796-797 (1998)
Description: Guidelines for platelet transfusions
PubMed citation number : 9709789

J. McCullough.

Current issues with platelet transfusion in patients with cancer
Semin Hematol 37 (2 suppl 4): 3-10 (2000)
Description: Alloimmunization to HLA antigens is a major problem in platelet transfusion. This article discusses approaches to reducing this clinical problem
PubMed citation number : 10831283

Granulocyte transfusion

K. Hubel, D.C. Dale, W.C. Liles.

Granulocyte transfusion therapy: update on potential clinical applications
Curr Opin Hematol 8: 161-164 (2001)
Description: Review of clinical applications of granulocyte transfusions
PubMed citation number : 11303149

Complications of transfusions

N.M. Heddle, L. Klama, J. Singer,C. Richards, P. Fedak, I. Walker, J.G. Kelton

The role of the plasma from platelet concentrates in transfusion reactions
N Engl J Med 331: 670-671 (1994)
Description: One of the first reports on the role of cytokines in transfusion reactions
PubMed citation number : 8052271

T.J. Greenwalt

Pathogenesis and management of hemolytic transfusion reactions
Semin Hematol 18: 84-94 (1981)
Description: Review of hemolytic transfusion reactions
PubMed citation number : 6784240

M.L. Schroeder

Transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease
Br J Haematol 117: 275-287 (2002)
Description: Review of transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease
PubMed citation number : 11972509

H.G. Klein, R.Y. Dodd, P.M. Ness, J.A. Fratantoni, G.J. Nemo

Current status of microbial contamination of blood components: summary of a conference
Transfusion 37: 95-101 (1997)
Description: Bacterial contamination of blood products is still a major issue, especially affecting platelet transfusions
PubMed citation number : 9024497

R.Y. Dodd

Current viral risks of blood and blood products
Ann Med 32: 469-474 (2000)
Description: An overview of what the current status is for preventing virally transmitted diseases in blood transfusion
PubMed citation number : 11087167

C.C. Silliman, L.K. Boshkov, Z. Mehdizadehkashi, D.J. Elzi,W.O. Dickey, L. Podlosky, G. Clarke, D.R. Ambruso

Transfusion-related acute lung injury: epidemiology and a prospective analysis of etiologic factors
Blood 101: 454-462 (2003)
Description: Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is an often neglected but serious complication of hemotherapy
PubMed citation number : 12393667

Pediatric transfusion medicine

H. Hume, H. Bard.

Small volume red blood cell transfusions for neonatal patients
Transf Med Rev 9: 187-199 (1995)
Description: Practical review on small volume transfusions for babies
PubMed citation number : 7549231

Therapeutic apheresis

B.C. McLeod.

An approach to evidence-based therapeutic apheresis
J. Clin Apheresis 17: 124-132 (2002)
Description: Therapeutic apheresis is an important modality of therapy in the management of several diseases
PubMed citation number : 12378547

D.M. Sutton, R.C. Nair, G. Rock.

Complications of plasma exchange
Transfusion 29: 124-127 (1989)
Description: Adverse reactions to therapeutic apheresis are common but usually mild
PubMed citation number : 2919422

General review article

L.T. Goodnough, M.E. Brecher, M.H. Kanter, J.P. AuBuchon

Transfusion medicine. I. Blood transfusion
N Engl J Med 340: 438-447 (1999)
Description: A comprehensive review of clinically relevant information for those interested in effective transfusion therapy, including an update on transfusion alternatives
PubMed citation number : 9971869

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