Tag: Platelet
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Are ABO-Identical Platelet Transfusions Better?
Platelets express numerous surface antigens including A, B, and H; and the plasma in which they are suspended contain the corresponding donor isohemagglutinins (antibodies to A or B antigen). Transfusion of incompatible platelets may result in hemolysis. However, because the risk is low, the practice of providing ABO-nonidentical (ABON) or ABO-identical (ABOI) platelets to patients…
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Cold-Stored Platelets
Cold-stored platelets (CSP) are a recent hot topic. Prior to the 1960s, refrigerated whole blood contained red cells, plasma, white cells and (cold-stored) platelets transfused as one product to bleeding patients. With broad advancement in medical treatments and manufacturing technology, transfusion therapy became component-based whereby a single donation could yield specific blood products for multiple…
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Young Apheresis Platelet Donors Give Hope To The Resiliency Of The US Platelet Supply
Summary provided by Dr. Baia Lasky Platelet demand continues to increase (1) and U.S. hospitals face frequent shortages (2). Between 2010 and 2019, the American Red Cross’ (ARC) platelet distributions increased by 16.6% (778,775 to 907,851 units); therefore, a reliable and sustainable apheresis platelet donor (APD) base is essential to support patient care. . During…