Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 10, 2026
12:13
Ex Situ Normothermic Machine Perfusion of Donor Livers
Published on: May 26, 2015
[Transfusion medicine--Scandinavian recommendations]
Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1994
Insights
Blood banks should implement programs for managing donors who screen positive for infections. This ensures the safety of blood components and improves transfusion medicine practices.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Hematology
- Public Health
Context:
- The 14th Nordic Congress on Transfusion Medicine in Reykjavik (1993) addressed critical issues in blood banking.
- Recommendations were made regarding the management of screening-positive donors and their blood components.
Purpose:
- To establish standardized protocols for handling blood donations that test positive during screening.
- To enhance the safety and efficacy of blood transfusion services through improved donor management and quality assurance.
Summary:
- A key recommendation from the congress was the establishment of comprehensive management programs for screening-positive donors.
- Discussions also covered registrar education, advancements in screening methodologies, and quality assurance in transfusion medicine.
Impact:
- Implementation of these programs aims to minimize transfusion-transmitted infections.
- Improved donor management and quality assurance practices contribute to safer blood supply chains.
Abstract:
At the 14th Nordic Congress on Transfusion Medicine, held in Reykjavik in 1993, it was recommended that every blood bank should have an established programme for the management of screening-positive donors and blood components deriving from them. Other topics discussed at the congress were the education of registrars in transfusion medicine, new screening methods and questions of quality assurance.
Related Concept Videos
02:45Blood Transfusion and Agglutination
Blood transfusion is a therapeutic measure to restore the blood volume after extensive blood loss due to an accident or a medical procedure. Blood transfusion involves drawing a certain amount of blood from a suitable donor and infusing it into the recipient.
History
The history of blood transfusion dates back to the 17th century, when early attempts were made in animals. In 1818 James Blundell, a British doctor, performed the first successful human blood transfusion. Later in 1900, Karl...
History
The history of blood transfusion dates back to the 17th century, when early attempts were made in animals. In 1818 James Blundell, a British doctor, performed the first successful human blood transfusion. Later in 1900, Karl...
01:12The ABO Blood Group
The ABO blood group system is a critical element of transfusion medicine, essential for determining blood compatibility in transfusions and organ transplants. It is based on specific antigens, or agglutinogens, present on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs) and corresponding antibodies, or agglutinins, in the blood plasma.
Antigens in the ABO Blood Group System
Antigens are substances that can trigger an immune response, leading to the production of antibodies. In the ABO blood group system,...
Antigens in the ABO Blood Group System
Antigens are substances that can trigger an immune response, leading to the production of antibodies. In the ABO blood group system,...
01:10Blood Typing
Understanding an individual's blood group is a critical component of transfusion medicine. It ensures compatibility in blood transfusions, organ transplants, and even during pregnancy. Determining these blood groups involves the ABO and Rh blood typing systems, utilizing specific antigens and corresponding anti-sera to identify an individual's blood type.
Antigens are protein molecules that reside on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). The ABO and Rh blood typing systems target antigens A,...
Antigens are protein molecules that reside on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). The ABO and Rh blood typing systems target antigens A,...
01:15Blood Transfusion
Blood transfusion is a critical medical procedure that saves lives and treats various medical conditions. It involves transferring blood from a donor to a recipient. This process requires a thorough understanding of the ABO blood group system and its associated antigens and antibodies.
Blood Transfusion Overview
A blood transfusion is a medical procedure used to replace blood lost due to injury, surgery, or to treat conditions such as anemia or cancer. During a transfusion, donor blood is...
Blood Transfusion Overview
A blood transfusion is a medical procedure used to replace blood lost due to injury, surgery, or to treat conditions such as anemia or cancer. During a transfusion, donor blood is...
01:22Bone Marrow Sampling and Transplants
Bone marrow transplant is a potential cure for several diseases, including cancer and specific genetic disorders. Notably, this procedure is applicable for patients suffering from aplastic anemia, certain types of leukemia, severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID), Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, thalassemia, sickle-cell disease, and certain cancers.
The transplant begins with high doses of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, which aim to destroy the...
The transplant begins with high doses of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, which aim to destroy the...
01:28Kidney Transplant I: Introduction
A kidney transplant is a surgical approach that involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure is often a treatment option for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The method requires careful recipient selection, including evaluating various medical and psychosocial factors. These criteria vary between transplant centers but generally include assessments of the patient's overall health, adherence to medical recommendations, and lifestyle...