"Although the overall conclusions... are sound and applicable to a less selected group of patients with thrombocytopenia, the results do not exclude a benefit for the large population of patients with leukaemia"
Linked comment by Charles A Schiffer https://t.co/XOlCMwR4NW
NEW-Tranexamic acid did not prevent bleeding in patients with haematological malignancies and severe thrombocytopenia compared to placebo: results from the randomised, double-blind, parallel, phase 3, TREATT trial https://t.co/l7U97yxZuC
Are you aware of our Trust policies and procedures for Patient blood management? From single unit transfusion to non-bleeding patient to pre-op Hb optimisation and cell salvage. Our Transfusion Team is available to advise for more complicated cases.
Trials have shown restrictive is as good/better than liberal transfusion thresholds. Is this true for patients with acute MI? How do we interpret the MINT trial results? Listen to the latest episode of Beyond Journal Club from @COREIMpodcast & NEJM Group: https://t.co/r5dfx9ia3q
The 2023 SHOT Recommendations Gap Analysis Tool is now available on the SHOT website (scroll to bottom of page).
Use the tool to:
🔍Identify gaps in local clinical and laboratory practices
✅Implement SHOT recommendations
🙌Enhance transfusion safety
https://t.co/yAyGvWrCeF
🩸 Blood shortage Amber alert 🩸 The @NHS urgently needs O type blood. There are over 12000 appointments available over the next 2 weeks that we need your help to fill.
If you are an O type donor call 0300 123 23 23 to make an appointment.
Medical SDEC has moved! Day 2, please bear with us! Great work from everyone towards getting the unit up and running again @UHP_NHS @UHP_IMT @UHP_UEC @AAUNursesUHP
Happy 🌍 Emoji Day! What emoji best sums how you feel after giving blood? Let us know below ⬇️
📖 your next 🩸 here ➡️ https://t.co/UVBSSsVQ2t
We particularly need 🅾️ negative donors to book appointments.
#WorldEmojiDay
A world-first NHS test which could help reduce the risk of side effects from blood transfusions are being offered to thousands of patients with inherited blood disorders
https://t.co/Md8kxM9ioG
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ORAL IRON IN IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA (IDA)
I tweeted a poll asking how you would treat a case of uncomplicated IDA with oral iron. The options and responses are shown below:
From the #Transfusion Evidence Round-Up #WorldHeartDay 2023:
Restrictive vs. Liberal Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Anemia: A #SystematicReview and #MetaAnalysis
by Zhang et al.
https://t.co/j8oz0SMMLu