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4 articles for “Adverse Transfusion Reaction”
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A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON HEMOVIGILANCE AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SAFETY PRACTICES – IMPACT OF CLINICAL PHARMACIST.
Abstract: AIM & BACKGROUND:Blood Transfusions are lifesaving intervention but are associated withpotential to cause adverse events. The present study is conducted to track ATR’s patterns associated withblood and blood products and generate evidence-based recommendations and to promote optimal bloodusage.METHODS & MATERIALS: The present study is a prospective, observational and interventional studyconducted over a period of 10 months at ESI hospital, Indiranagar. About 90 patients undergoingtransfusions were selected for the study. Forms, …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Quantitative Study on the Impact of Holding Duration on Unfiltered FFP Composition
Abstract: Ensuring the safety and quality of transfusion products is a cornerstone of transfusion medicine. The presence of leucocytes in blood components can lead to adverse reactions and increase the likelihood of transfusion-related complications, highlighting the importance of minimizing their content prior to transfusion. Elevated leucocyte levels have been detected in unfiltered fresh frozen plasma (FFP) units prepared from whole blood processed after a short holding time (SHT) – the interval …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 49–63 Read article
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Thalassemia and its management – A review article
Abstract: Thalassemia is a hemoglobinopathy burdening India making it earn title of Thalassemia capital of world. Studying last decade, the overall prevalence worldwide and incidence rates have declined but prevalence rates were high in east and Southeast Asian countries. Screening for carriers and affected individuals and genetic counselling are promising approaches for reducing soaring cases and reducing the further spread. Thalassemia affects various organs due to iron overload and haemolysis leading …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 60–73 Read article
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Desferrioxamine-induced Ototoxicity (SNHL) in β-Thalassaemia
Abstract: Thalassaemia is a hereditary disorder requiring regular blood transfusion. The repeated transfusion results in an iron overload state with succeeding complications. Iron chelation therapy with desferrioxamine removes excess iron and its prolonged usage causes ototoxicity. This is a rare disease observed in the ENT (OP) Department, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) [a 750 bedded tertiary teaching hospital], Kadapa, AP, India. A 12-year-old female patient was presented with complains …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–12 Read article