Leukoreduced red cell concentrates: Are they meeting the quality standards?

Background: Leukocytes are responsible for producing both immune and nonimmune adverse reactions, and therefore, various methods have been developed to remove them from the blood components before transfusion.

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the quality parameters in leukoreduced red cell concentrates (RCCs) and investigate the efficiency of leukocyte removal and red cell recovery in the leukoreduction methods followed in our center.

Materials And Methods: The study evaluated the quality parameters in 112 RCCs prepared using buffy-coat reduction by the Terumo automatic component extractor II+ system, manual saline washing, and leukofiltration using the Leucolab filter system.

A comparative analysis of factors influencing haemoglobin content in RBC units.

Background And Objectives: The increment in a patient's haemoglobin level is based upon the haemoglobin content of the transfused RBC units. The total haemoglobin present in the blood bags can vary because of the blood donor, processing method, volume and type of bag used. The study is done to analyse the factors causing variation of haemoglobin content in RBC units.

Evaluating the Knowledge and Practices of Nurses and Paramedics in Blood Transfusion Services - A survey in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India.

Background: Blood transfusion service is an important part of our healthcare system whose aim is to provide safe, effective blood components for the patient's requirement. The laboratory technicians and nurses working in the blood bank form the core for the effective functioning of blood bank. The study was to analyze the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses and paramedics such as laboratory technicians working in blood banks and whether intervention of a training program had any benefit to the participants.