TransfusionPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1111/trf.17964
J Aloird, P Bernard, O Javaudin, M Casse, M Richez, J-B Hitier, A Sarda, F Colleu, J Boissier, J-P Freiermuth
{"title":"Prehospital transfusion of labile blood product using intraosseous perfusion with multi-lumen extender: Why not?","authors":"J Aloird, P Bernard, O Javaudin, M Casse, M Richez, J-B Hitier, A Sarda, F Colleu, J Boissier, J-P Freiermuth","doi":"10.1111/trf.17964","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>French prehospital military medical teams are provided with labile blood products to effectively address hemorrhagic shock. In combat environment, standard good medical practice may limit efficacy of therapeutic goals regarding damage control resuscitation.</p><p><strong>Study design and methods: </strong>We present here a case report describing the management of a soldier heavily wounded during a helicopter forward medical evacuation in Sahel region.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We report the challenge encountered by medical team using only a humeral intraosseous route available due to severity of lesions and challenging environment. In this configuration, multi-lumen extender enabled transfusion of two units of packed red blood cells and two units of plasma, and analgesia while limiting manipulation and dislodgment of the fragile intraosseous route. This situation, outside of usual good medical practice, raises issues of hemolysis, physicochemical compability of drugs and blood products, and consequences on flow rate reduction.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>With this case, we emphasize the benefit of multi-lumen extender associated with intraosseous route for early management of heavy casualties in harsh prehospital environment. Literature suggests that hemolysis and physicochemical compability should remain limited. The main issue of this setting consists of flow reduction and can be addressed by prioritizing humeral route, and using counter pressure cuffs, until a second peripheral or central line is available and management can resume without the need for multi-lumen extender.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-18DOI: 10.1111/trf.17986
{"title":"Correction to \"Comparable bacterial growth in platelet concentrates suspended in plasma and platelet additive solution and improved detection of bacterial contamination using a new generation automated culture system\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/trf.17986","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17986","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142000731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1111/trf.17962
Katarzyna Guz, Patrycja Łopacz, Małgorzata Uhrynowska, Karolina Piaskowska, Beata Szczepaniak, Magdalena Krzemienowska, Sylwia Purchla-Szepioła, Anna Główka, Eliza Głodkowska-Mrówka, Agnieszka Orzińska
{"title":"Anti-HNA testing of allo-exposed COVID-19 convalescent plasma donors including genetic human neutrophil antigen screening to prevent anti-HNA antibody-mediated transfusion-related acute lung injury.","authors":"Katarzyna Guz, Patrycja Łopacz, Małgorzata Uhrynowska, Karolina Piaskowska, Beata Szczepaniak, Magdalena Krzemienowska, Sylwia Purchla-Szepioła, Anna Główka, Eliza Głodkowska-Mrówka, Agnieszka Orzińska","doi":"10.1111/trf.17962","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Transfusion-related acute lung injury caused by antibodies against human neutrophil antigens (HNA) is a serious but rare complication associated with blood transfusion. The presence of such antibodies is most probable in donors with a transfusion/pregnancy history. During the COVID-19 pandemic period convalescent plasma (CP) containing neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was widely used for COVID-19 patients as a therapy in the absence of any treatment. The aim of the study was to work out a simple diagnostic algorithm of anti-HNA testing of allo-exposed CP donors including genetic HNA screening.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 457 anti-HLA-negative allo-exposed CP donors were genotyped for HNA-1a/1b, HNA-3a/3b, and HNA-2, and only donors with homozygous HNA-1a/1a; HNA-3b/3b; or HNA-2null genotypes were tested for anti-HNA antibody using LabScreenMulti (One Lambda) and homozygous HNA-1b/1b using the granulocyte immunofluorescence test (GIFT) but verified using LabScreenMulti.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Testing of 83 homozygous HNA-3b/3b; HNA-2null; or HNA-1a/1a donors revealed anti-HNA-3a antibody in one case. Testing of 181 HNA-1b/1b donors using GIFT gave 10 ambiguous results verified using LabScreenMulti which confirmed anti-HNA-1a antibody in one case. The frequency of FCGR3B*01 and *04 encoding HNA-1a was 0.34; FCGR3B*02, *03, and *05 encoding HNA-1b-0.66; SLC44A2*01 encoding HNA-3a-0.80; and SLC44A2*02 encoding HNA-3b-0.20. In 3.7% cases the HNA-2null genotype was revealed.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Due to applying HNA genotyping as a primary test before anti-HNA antibody testing the serological work was limited only to HNA-homozygous donors revealing two anti-HNA immunized donors. The distribution of HNA genotypes in the cohort was similar to other Caucasian populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141752920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Method comparison between hematopoietic progenitor cell and CD34+ cell counts in hematopoietic stem cell collection.","authors":"Thibault Lavalleye, Pascale Saussoy, Catherine Lambert","doi":"10.1111/trf.17937","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17937","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The reference method for hematopoietic stem cell enumeration is flow cytometric CD34+ cell analysis. We evaluated using the hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) count on the Sysmex hematology analyzer to safely replace some flow cytometric measurements performed in peripheral blood samples to guide apheresis timing.</p><p><strong>Study design and methods: </strong>We compared HPC and CD34+ cell counts in 133 preharvest peripheral blood samples and 124 apheresis products.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pre-apheresis HPC counts ≥24 × 10<sup>6</sup>/L in healthy donors and ≥36 × 10<sup>6</sup>/L in lymphoma patients predicted adequate mobilization with 100% specificity and positive predictive value, saving 79% and 63% of flow cytometry analyses, respectively. Due to a positive bias (mean bias 50.26; 95% CI 36.24-64.29), a higher threshold was needed in multiple myeloma patients (HPC <math><mrow><mo>≥</mo></mrow> </math> 132 × 10<sup>6</sup>/L), saving only 24% of flow cytometry analyses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>When the HPC count is above the corresponding threshold, apheresis could be safely initiated without waiting for the flow cytometry result, thereby reducing time-to-decision. Lower HPC values, however, require confirmation by flow cytometry.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141535367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-04DOI: 10.1111/trf.17950
Yannis Hadjiyannis, Robert Bubar, Darrell J Triulzi, Joseph Kiss, Christopher C Marino, Alesia Kaplan
{"title":"Optimized high-dose granulocyte transfusions for the treatment of infections in neutropenic patients: A single-center retrospective analysis.","authors":"Yannis Hadjiyannis, Robert Bubar, Darrell J Triulzi, Joseph Kiss, Christopher C Marino, Alesia Kaplan","doi":"10.1111/trf.17950","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17950","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Granulocyte transfusions for patients with prolonged neutropenia and severe infections has been a controversial practice. Previous studies suggest a benefit of high-dose granulocyte transfusions (≥0.6 × 10<sup>9</sup>/kg), although, until recently, the consistent production of high-dose units has been challenging. Here, we present our experience and results utilizing high-dose granulocyte transfusions at a large, tertiary academic medical center for the treatment of infections in adult, neutropenic patients.</p><p><strong>Study design/methods: </strong>A retrospective chart review (2018-2021) was conducted for all patients who received high-dose granulocyte transfusions from donors stimulated with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and dexamethasone. Gathered parameters included patient demographics, clinical history, infection status, dose, clinical outcomes, pre- and post-absolute neutrophil count (ANC), and transfusion times including time between granulocyte collection, administration, and posttransfusion ANC count. Gathered parameters were summarized using descriptive statistics, outcomes were assessed utilizing Kaplan-Meier curves/log-rank/regression testing.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Totally 28 adult, neutropenic patients refractory to antimicrobial agents and/or G-CSF received a total of 173 granulocyte concentrates. Median ANC increased from 0.7 × 10<sup>9</sup>/L pre-transfusion to 1.6 × 10<sup>9</sup>/L posttransfusion. The mean granulocyte yield was 77.4 × 10<sup>9</sup> resulting in an average dose per kilogram of 0.90 × 10<sup>9</sup> ± 0.30 × 10<sup>9</sup> granulocytes. Composite day 42 survival and microbial response was 42.9% (n = 12/28) without significant adverse reactions.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Here, we demonstrate the successful and safe implementation of high-dose granulocyte transfusions for neutropenic patients. Given the rapid and consistent production, distribution, and improved granulocyte quality, further investigations to determine the clinical efficacy of G-CSF primed granulocyte transfusions is now possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141535368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-02DOI: 10.1111/trf.17960
James C Zimring, Ariel M Hay, Monika Dzieciatkowska, Angelo D'Alessandro
{"title":"Molecular communication between red blood cells of different phenotypes during blood storage in mice.","authors":"James C Zimring, Ariel M Hay, Monika Dzieciatkowska, Angelo D'Alessandro","doi":"10.1111/trf.17960","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The cellular and molecular changes during red blood cell (RBC) storage that affect posttransfusion recovery (PTR) remain incompletely understood. We have previously reported that RBCs of different storage biology cross-regulate each other when stored together (co-storage cross-regulation [CSCR]). However, the mechanism of CSCR is unclear. In the current study, we tested the hypothesis that CSCR involves acquisition of molecular signatures associated with PTR.</p><p><strong>Study design and methods: </strong>The whole blood compartment of either B6 or FVB mice was biotinylated in vivo prior to blood collection and storage. Bio-B6 or Bio.FVB were stored with RBCs from B6 mice transgenic for green florescent protein (GFP) (B6.GFP). After storage, avidin-magnetic beads were used to simultaneous purify Bio-RBCs (positive selection) and B6.GFPs (negative selection). Isolated populations were analyzed by transfusion to establish PTR, and subjected to metabolomic and proteomic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>B6 RBCs acquired molecular signatures associated with stored FVB RBCs at both the metabolomic and proteomic level including metabolites associated with energy metabolism, oxidative stress regulation, and oxidative damage. Mitochondrial signatures were also acquired by B6 RBCs. Protein signatures acquired by B6 RBCs include proteins associated with vesiculation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The data presented herein demonstrate the appearance of multiple molecular changes from poor-storing RBCs in good-storing RBCs during co-storage. Whether this is a result of damage causing intrinsic molecular changes in B6 RBCs or if molecules of FVB RBC origin are transferred to B6 RBCs remains unclear. These studies broaden our mechanistic understanding of RBC storage (in particular) and potentially RBC biology (in general).</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11499017/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-07DOI: 10.1111/trf.17966
Elisabet Viayna, Eric A Gehrie, Christopher Blanchette
{"title":"Alloimmunization in myelodysplastic syndrome is associated with higher healthcare costs, longer hospitalizations, and increased mortality.","authors":"Elisabet Viayna, Eric A Gehrie, Christopher Blanchette","doi":"10.1111/trf.17966","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17966","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Transfusion of red blood cells (RBC) is an important component of treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Patients receiving frequent transfusions are more likely to develop alloimmunization, an immune reaction to minor RBC antigens that increases the risk of complications including delayed hemolysis. Phenotypic matching is believed to reduce alloimmunization although rigorous evidence is lacking. This study examines the association of alloimmunization with clinical and economic outcomes and may give insight into the potential benefit of phenotypic matching in MDS.</p><p><strong>Study design and methods: </strong>This study used data from 1054 hospitals included in the Premier hospital chargemaster dataset. Alloimmunized MDS patients (January 2015 to June 2019) were indirectly identified by ICD-10 codes (antiglobulin crossmatch and RBC antibody identification). The primary objective was assessment of the association between incremental cost per patient encounter and alloimmunization in MDS patients. Secondary objectives were assessment of the association of length of stay, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and inpatient mortality for alloimmunized versus non-alloimmunized MDS patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Worse clinical and economic outcomes were observed for the alloimmunized group. Higher costs (14%), more ICU admissions (38%), longer hospital (21%) and ICU stays (55%), and greater mortality (30%) were observed among alloimmunized MDS patients compared to non-alloimmunized (p < .0001 for all comparisons).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Alloimmunization may be associated with higher costs and greater risk of ICU admission and death in patients with MDS. While further mechanistic research is needed, it seems that MDS patients may benefit substantially from practices that limit risk of alloimmunization, including providing prophylactic antigen matching.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-08DOI: 10.1111/trf.17977
{"title":"Correction to \"Clinical data for intravenous iron - debunking the hype around hypersensitivity\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/trf.17977","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.17977","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11524667/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141907808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}