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ArticleSAGE open medical case reports2016

Use of remote blood releasing system for red cell transfusion in hospice care center.

Kwok Ying Chan, Rock Yuk Yan Leung, Ka Chi Cheung, Clarence Lam, Eleanor Koo, Sylvia Ng

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Article in SAGE open medical case reports, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kwok Ying ChanPalliative Medical Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong.
Rock Yuk Yan LeungDepartment of Pathology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Ka Chi CheungPalliative Medical Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong.
Clarence LamDepartment of Pathology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Eleanor KooPalliative Medical Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong.
Sylvia NgCentral Nursing Division, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong.

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Abstract

objectivesIt is quite common to have advanced cancer or end-stage renal disease patients for regular or even frequent blood transfusion in palliative care. However, due to geographical reason in some hospice centers, blood transfusion is sometimes difficult if blood bank is closed during non-office hour or not available.

methodsHere, we reported a new blood releasing system, that is, remote blood releasing system, that could be used safely by nursing staff alone when the blood bank was closed during the night time and holiday.

resultsOn-call nursing staff could collect red cells successful in these two cases.

conclusionThe new blood releasing system seems useful. However, larger sample sizes and longer period of study are required to estimate its efficacy and safety. The provision of antibody-positive red cells and platelet remained a limitation of this system.

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blood releasing systemblood transfusionpalliative careRemote blood releasing system

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PMCPMC4927286

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