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Objectives: Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplant (haplo‐SCT) has been associated with higher rates of graft rejection, and a higher dose of CD34+ cell dose is frequently requested. We aim to explore the impact of CD34+ cell dose in peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) grafts using reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) in haplo‐SCT. Methods: Sixty‐eight consecutive haplo‐SCT in adult patients were included. Graft‐vs‐host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis consisted on ATG, PTCy, and CsA. The cohort was divided in two groups using CD34+ dose of ≥ 9 × 106 CD34+/Kg as cutoff point. Median follow‐up was 8.9 months. Results: Median cell dose infused was 9.32 × 106 CD34+/Kg. Forty (58.8%) recipients received grafts with CD34+ cells ≥9 × 106/kg. The infusion ≥ 9 × 106 CD34+/Kg cell dose had a negative impact in overall survival (P =.03) after adjusting for age at transplant. The cumulative incidence of acute GVHD and graft failure were not significantly influenced per CD34+ cell dose. Only four recipients had grade III aGVHD, and all of them received grafts with a CD34+ cell dose ≥ 9 × 106. Conclusion: In RIC haplo‐SCT, recipients may not benefit from PBSC grafts with a CD34+/kg cell dose higher than 9 × 106 cells/kg, as it can have an adverse impact in post‐transplant outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Neuroparalytic snake bite is a common emergency situation encountered in India. Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) and cobra (Naja naja) are important snakes causing neuroparalysis in North India. Despite severe neuroparalysis, patients who receive antivenin and ventilator support in time recover completely. Autonomic disturbances resulting in resting tachycardia, labile hypertension and sweating have been described in common krait envenomation. We present a case of common krait (B. caeruleus) envenomation presenting in the locked-in state and severe hypertension that remained in such a state for over 96 h before a gradual and sustained recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]