Machine learning in transfusion medicine: A scoping review

Maynard, Suzanne; Farrington, Joseph; Alimam, Samah; Evans, Hayley; Li, Kezhi; Wong, Wai Keong; Stanworth, Simon J.

doi:10.1111/trf.17582

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Evaluation of factors effecting survival of patients following massive transfusion and analyzing characteristics of massive transfusion protocol

Ram,

Ganvir,

Pathinangil

et al. 2024

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health

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Objective: To examine the impact of the time elapsed between a traumatic event and the implementation of a massive transfusion protocol on the patient outcomes and to analyze the characteristics of the protocol depending on the type of injury sustained. Methods: A total of 50 polytrauma patients who received blood transfusion by massive transfusion were included in the study. Demographic details, mechanism of injury, duration of time between injury, and other vital data were collected for analysis. Results: Our study revealed that the mean duration between the occurrence of injury and massive transfusion protocol activation (185 min) was highest among individuals who succumbed to their injuries within 1 hour and shortest among individuals who survived beyond the 24 hours following trauma (20.3 min) (P < 0.005). Blunt trauma had a lesser mortality rate (35.1%) than the penetrating type of trauma (61.5%). The average amount of fresh frozen plasma administered to patients with penetrating trauma (3.15) was significantly higher than that of blunt trauma (2.35) (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Delaying massive transfusion increases trauma patient mortality. Swift initiation of massive transfusion stabilizes severe blood loss cases. Varied blood product ratios and initiation times highlight the necessity for a standardized protocol.

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Evaluation of factors effecting survival of patients following massive transfusion and analyzing characteristics of massive transfusion protocol

Ram,

Ganvir,

Pathinangil

et al. 2024

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health

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Blood Bonds: Transforming Blood Donation Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Engagement

Sagar

2024

JMIR Perioper Med

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The journey of receiving blood as a patient with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia has profoundly shaped my understanding of the life-saving power of blood donation. This personal experience underscores the critical importance of blood donors, not just for individual recipients but for the broader community, enhancing public health, productivity, and well-being. There are several challenges to securing a blood donor pool in current health care climate. Solutions that focus on the engagement of donors, clinicians, and patients are key to improving the donor pool and utilizing the blood supply in a judicious manner.

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Blood Bonds: Transforming Blood Donation Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Engagement (Preprint)

Sagar

2024

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UNSTRUCTURED This paper addresses the critical challenges and opportunities in sustaining blood donation, with a focus on engaging clinical teams, patients, and donors. Key considerations in this include the concerning decline in donations from younger demographics and emerging technology, such as virtual reality, to improve donor recruitment and retention. The paper offers a multifaceted approach to balance the need for blood donation with evidence-based clinical guidelines and shared decision-making practices for optimizing blood product utilization. In addition, the impact of inclusive policies on broadening the donor pool, such as lifting restrictions on LGBTQ+ donors, are discussed. Such a multi-faceted approach aims to reshape the landscape of transfusion medicine, ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for blood donation.

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Machine learning in transfusion medicine: A scoping review

Cited by 5 publications

References 121 publications

Evaluation of factors effecting survival of patients following massive transfusion and analyzing characteristics of massive transfusion protocol

Evaluation of factors effecting survival of patients following massive transfusion and analyzing characteristics of massive transfusion protocol

Blood Bonds: Transforming Blood Donation Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Engagement

Blood Bonds: Transforming Blood Donation Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Engagement (Preprint)

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