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[Immuno-hemolytic transfusion reactions. IV. Analysis, risks and prevention].
- Source :
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Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine [Transfus Clin Biol] 1996; Vol. 3 (3), pp. 167-80. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- The immunological risk of red blood cell transfusions now seems higher than the viral risk. According to studies, severe accidents due to blood incompatibility occur with a frequency estimated at 1/6000 to 1/29000; despite technical progress, the risk does not significantly diminish. The majority of accidents do not originate from laboratory or production stages but from defects in the application of clinical procedures. Preventive measures are based on (i) the elaboration of clinical guidelines, (ii) the compliance to strict rules in carrying out bedside ABO check, and (iii) the realization and interpretation of antibody screening tests. The implementation of quality assurance systems and of the epidemiological surveillance system, which define the basis of a prevention policy, leads to the expectation of an improvement of transfusion safety.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Immune System Diseases etiology
Immune System Diseases mortality
Male
Middle Aged
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Risk Factors
Sex Distribution
Erythrocyte Transfusion adverse effects
Hemolysis immunology
Immune System Diseases prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 1246-7820
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8925111
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s1246-7820(96)80035-8