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ArticleVox sanguinis2022

Whole blood transfusion and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria meet again: Minor incompatibility, major trouble.

Ingvild Jenssen Laegreid, Thomas Wilson, Kristoffer Hjertø Naess, Siw Leiknes Ernstsen, Vibeke Schou, Mirjana Grujic Arsenovic

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Article in Vox sanguinis, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Ingvild Jenssen LaegreidDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Diagnostic services, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6379-4018
Thomas WilsonDivision of Prehospital services, Finnmark Hospital Trust, Kirkenes, Norway.
Kristoffer Hjertø NaessDivision of Prehospital services, Finnmark Hospital Trust, Kirkenes, Norway.
Siw Leiknes ErnstsenDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Diagnostic services, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9515-0922
Vibeke SchouDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Kirkenes Hospital, Finnmark Hospital Trust, Kirkenes, Norway.
Mirjana Grujic ArsenovicDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Diagnostic services, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
University Hospital of North Norway · NOVestre Viken Hospital Trust · NO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesThe field of transfusion medicine started out with whole blood transfusion to treat severe anaemia and other deficiencies, and then transitioned to component therapy, largely leaving the practice, and experiences, of whole blood transfusions behind. Currently, the field is circling back and whole blood is gaining ground as an alternative to massive transfusion protocols. MATERIALS AND

methodsHerein we describe a severely anaemic paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) patient initially suspected of suffering from renal haemorrhage, receiving a standard low-titre group O whole blood transfusion during pre-hospital transportation.

resultsFollowing the transfusion, the patient suffered a clinically unmistakable haemolytic transfusion reaction requiring supportive treatment in the intensive care unit. Clinical observations are consistent with an acute haemolytic reaction. The haemolysis was likely due to minor incompatibility between the plasma from the transfused whole blood and the patient's PNH red cells. Recovery was uneventful.

conclusionThis revealed an unappreciated contraindication to minor incompatible whole blood transfusion, and prompted a discussion on the distinction between whole blood and erythrocyte concentrates, the different indications for use and the importance of emphasizing these differences. It also calls attention to patient groups where minor incompatibility can be of major importance.

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Hemoglobinuria, ParoxysmalTransfusion ReactionABO Blood-Group SystemBlood Group IncompatibilityBlood TransfusionHemolysisHumansABO Blood-Group Systemblood componentshaemolytic transfusion reactionhaemovigilancetransfusion reactionstransfusion therapy

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PMID36102159
PMCPMC9826352
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