Tag: Blood Disorders
Method to Calculate Central Line Infections Flawed
Counting multiple concurrent central lines may help account for hospitals with patients with higher acuity of care
Persistent Inflammation After Sepsis Linked to Higher Mortality
Persistent inflammation, immunosuppression linked to increased mortality and readmission after discharge
Transfusion Reactions Up With Postpartum Blood Transfusion
Preeclampsia the single most important risk factor for transfusion reactions in this patient population
MGUS Can Progress to Multiple Myeloma Within Five Years
Risk factors associated with progression include IgA isotype, 15 g/L or more monoclonal spike
Safety Practice Violations ID’d in Septic Arthritis Outbreak
Multiple breaches included inadequate hygiene, unsafe injection practices, poor cleaning, disinfection
Protocolized Sepsis Care Lowers Sepsis Mortality in NY State
Compared with control states, decrease in sepsis mortality greater after implementation of regulations
Mortality Not Higher With Transfusions From Female Donors
Findings seen for red blood cells from female, previously pregnant, or sex-discordant donors
Transfusion Dose Density Affects Myelodysplastic Syndrome Survival
Negative effect of transfusion treatment on PFS occurs at density less than 3 units/16 weeks
Restricting Blood Transfusions OK in Cardiac Surgery
Restrictive approach does not increase risk for acute kidney injury in high-risk patients
Blood Donor Screening Data IDs Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Highest estimated prevalence of FH seen in young versus older donors, and in men versus women
