Image showing a PICO summary for: Recombinant factor VIIa versus placebo for spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage within 2 h of symptom onset (FASTEST): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial by Broderick et al. featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert - March 2026

New from #Transfusion Evidence Library:

Recombinant factor VIIa versus placebo for spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage within 2 h of symptom onset (FASTEST): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial
by Broderick et al.
🔗 Link in the comments

Image showing a PICO summary for: Interventions to Prevent Intraventricular Haemorrhage in Preterm Neonates: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses by Bhanushali et al. featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert - March 2026

New from the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

Interventions to Prevent Intraventricular Haemorrhage in Preterm Neonates: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
by Bhanushali et al.
🔗 Link in the comments
#MedSky #systematicreview #metaanalysis

The April Communique is now available! (link in bio)
transfusion.ca/resources/cs...

Le communiqué de avril est maintenant disponible! << lien dans la bio >>
transfusion.ca/fr/ressource...

#cstm_scmt #transfusion #newsletter

Image showing a PICO summary for: N-acetylcysteine reduces incidence and duration of linezolid-associated thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients: A randomized controlled trial by Abdeltawab et al. featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert - March 2026

From the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

N-acetylcysteine reduces incidence and duration of linezolid-associated thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients: A randomized controlled trial
by Abdeltawab et al.

🔗link in the comments
#MedSky

Red Blood Cell Exchange Transfusion for Severe Babesiosis This multicenter cohort study evaluates whether red blood cell exchange transfusion improves clinical outcomes among hospitalized adult patients with severe babesiosis.

En adultos graves hospitalizados con babesiosis, el riesgo de muerte intrahospitalaria o reingreso a los 30d es 5 veces menor en los tratados con transfusión de concentrados eritrocitarios #transfusion #babesiosis jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Image showing a PICO summary for: Preventive interventions for vasovagal reactions in whole blood donors: a cluster-randomised, stepped-wedge, crossover trial of 73 sites involving 1·4 million donors in England by Kaptoge et al. featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert - March 2026

New from the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

Preventive interventions for vasovagal reactions in whole blood donors: a cluster-randomised, stepped-wedge, crossover trial of 73 sites involving 1·4 million donors in England
by Kaptoge et al.

🔗Link in the comments
#MedSky

Transfusion Evidence Library The Transfusion Evidence Library is a database of systematic reviews (since 1980) and randomised controlled trials (since 1950) relevant to transfusion medicine. It is fully searchable, updated monthly and aims to be a key resource for medical practitioners, policy makers and researchers both in the UK and around the world. The Library is produced by the Systematic Review Initiative, supported by the UK Blood Services.

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The #Transfusion Evidence Alert is out!

Each month our clinical team picks the ten top references in the #transfusionmedicine field, each with a quick-format PICO summary, so you can rapidly identify what you need to read.
🔗Link in the comments
#MedSky

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Il y a 22 ans : Jesus Manzano dénonce le dopage (2) www.cyclisme-dopage.com/actualite/20... #cyclisme #dopage #JavierPascualLlorente #JesusManzano #Kelme #hématocrite #transfusion #EPO #Albumine

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Il y a 22 ans : Jesus Manzano dénonce le dopage www.cyclisme-dopage.com/actualite/20... #cyclisme #dopage #JesusManzano #Kelme #hématocrite #transfusion # #JavierPascualLlorente

A pilot trial of long-distance shipped, extended- and cold-stored platelets in 100% plasma for cardiothoracic surgical bleeding BACKGROUND: In this pilot trial, we tested the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial in cardiac surgery patients using extended-, 100% plasma-, cold-stored, and long-distance-shipped...

#Transfusion Evidence Library link to:

A pilot trial of long-distance shipped, extended- and cold-stored platelets in 100% plasma for cardiothoracic surgical bleeding.
by Stolla et al.
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/415...
#MedSky

Image showing a PICO summary for: A pilot trial of long-distance shipped, extended- and cold-stored platelets in 100% plasma for cardiothoracic surgical bleeding. by Stolla et al. featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert - February 2026

From the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

A pilot trial of long-distance shipped, extended- and cold-stored platelets in 100% plasma for cardiothoracic surgical bleeding.
by Stolla et al.
#MedSky

The effect of online education on cardiovascular intensive care nurses' self-efficacy in blood transfusion: A randomized controlled trial conducted in Turkey OBJECTIVE: Safe transfusion of blood and blood products is a critical and complex process in cardiovascular surgical intensive care units. This study aimed to determine nurses' self-efficacy in safe b...

#Transfusion Evidence Library link to:
The effect of online education on cardiovascular intensive care nurses' self-efficacy in blood transfusion: a randomized controlled trial conducted in Turkey.
by Songül and Bahar
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/414...
#MedSky

Image showing a PICO summary for: The effect of online education on cardiovascular intensive care nurses' self-efficacy in blood transfusion: a randomized controlled trial conducted in Turkey by Songül and Bahar Featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert – February 2026

New from the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

The effect of online education on cardiovascular intensive care nurses' self-efficacy in blood transfusion: a randomized controlled trial conducted in Turkey.
by Songül and Bahar

Transfusion Evidence Library link in replies
#MedSky

Transfusion Evidence Library The Transfusion Evidence Library is a database of systematic reviews (since 1980) and randomised controlled trials (since 1950) relevant to transfusion medicine. It is fully searchable, updated monthl...

Link to the #Transfusion Evidence Library: www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/sea...

Screenshot of Transfusion Evidence Library articles list, filtered by selecting 'Kidney Diseases' box on left-hand side.

This week marks the 20th Anniversary of #WorldKidneyDay.
You can find kidney related articles on our #Transfusion Evidence Library using the filter on the left-hand side.
Link to Transfusion Evidence Library in replies.
#WorldKidneyDay20years #WorldKidneyDay2026

Liberal Versus Restrictive Blood Transfusion Strategies in Neurocritical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials INTRODUCTION: Neurocritical care patients, including those with traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and intracerebral hemorrhage, often develop anemia, compromising brain oxygen delivery ...

#Transfusion Evidence Library link to:
Liberal versus restrictive blood transfusion strategies in neurocritical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
by Shaukat et al.
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/415...
#MedSky

Image showing a PICO summary for: Liberal versus restrictive blood transfusion strategies in neurocritical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Shaukat et al. Featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert – February 2026

From the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

Liberal versus restrictive blood transfusion strategies in neurocritical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
by Shaukat et al.

Transfusion Evidence Library link in replies
#MedSky

Effectiveness of Closed Blood-Sampling Devices in Critically Ill Adults: A Feasibility Trial BACKGROUND: Anaemia in critically ill patients is often worsened by diagnostic blood sampling. Closed blood sampling devices (CBSDs) may reduce iatrogenic blood loss and transfusion needs. However, ro...

#Transfusion Evidence Library link to:
Effectiveness of closed blood-sampling devices in critically ill adults: a feasibility trial.
by Raurell-Torredà et al.
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/415...
#MedSky

Image showing a PICO summary for: Effectiveness of closed blood-sampling devices in critically ill adults: a feasibility trial by Raurell-Torredà et al. Featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert – February 2026

New from the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

Effectiveness of closed blood-sampling devices in critically ill adults: a feasibility trial.
by Raurell-Torredà et al.

Transfusion Evidence Library link in replies
#MedSky

#NATA26 | 29 April–2 May | Bilbao🇪🇸

🔷Safety of #Blood #Transfusion

• Strategies in ensuring🩸availability
Aurora Espinosa🇳🇴
• Whole🩸transfusion in war
Vitalii Vasylenko🇺🇦
• Artificial blood🩸
Andrea Steinbicker🇩🇪

Conversations happen in Bilbao
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Daprodustat vs Recombinant Human Erythropoietin for Anemia and Cardiovascular Safety in Dialysis-Dependent and Non-Dialysis-Dependent CKD Patients - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis BACKGROUND: Anemia is a prevalent complication in chronic kidney disease (CKD) that remains challenging to manage effectively. Daprodustat was recently approved for anemia in CKD. This meta-analysis a...

#Transfusion Evidence Library link to
Daprodustat vs recombinant human erythropoietin for anemia and cardiovascular safety in dialysis-dependent and non-dialysis-dependent CKD patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis
by Mishra et al.
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/415...
#MedSky

Image showing a PICO summary for: Daprodustat vs recombinant human erythropoietin for anemia and cardiovascular safety in dialysis-dependent and non-dialysis-dependent CKD patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mishra et al. Featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert – February 2026

From the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

Daprodustat vs recombinant human erythropoietin for anemia and cardiovascular safety in dialysis-dependent and non-dialysis-dependent CKD patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis.
by Mishra et al.

Transfusion Evidence Library link in replies
#MedSky

Risk prediction models for blood transfusion in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis OBJECTIVE: To systematically review and evaluate published risk prediction models for perioperative blood transfusion in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). METHODS: We syst...

#Transfusion Evidence Library link to:

Risk prediction models for blood transfusion in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty: a #systematicreview and meta-analysis.
by Liu et al.
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/alerts/artic...
#MedSky

Image showing a PICO summary for: Risk prediction models for blood transfusion in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty: a #systematicreview and meta-analysis. by Liu et al. featured in the Transfusion Evidence Alert - February 2026

New from the #Transfusion Evidence Alert:

Risk prediction models for blood transfusion in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty: a #systematicreview and #metaanalysis.
by Liu et al.
#MedSky

NATA26 | Bilbao 🇪🇸 | 29 April–2 May

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Il y a 11 ans : La triche toujours en roue libre www.cyclisme-dopage.com/actualite/20... #cyclisme #dopage #CIRC #Triche #Xénon #EPO #Transfusion #AUT #corticoïdes #HeinVerbruggen

Michael Boogerd, ancien cycliste: "Oui, je me suis dop� entre 1997 et 2007" Le N�erlandais Michael Boogerd a reconnu s'�tre dop� durant sa carri�re de coureur. (...)...

Il y a 13 ans : Michael Boogerd, ancien cycliste: « Oui, je me suis dopé entre 1997 et 2007 » www.cyclisme-dopage.com/actualite/20... #cyclisme #dopage #EPO #MichaelBoogerd #transfusion #cortisone #TDF2002 #StefanMatschiner

Effects of rhEPO-Fc on chronic renal anemia in Chinese patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: a multicenter, randomized, open-label, and phase 3 study Recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) fused with human immunoglobulin G (IgG) Fc fragment (rhEPO-Fc) is a novel erythropoiesis-stimulating agent designed to extend plasma half-life and enhance biol...

#Transfusion Evidence Library link to:
Effects of rhEPO-Fc on chronic renal anemia in Chinese patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: a multicenter, randomized, open-label, and phase 3 study
by Gan et al.
www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/414...
#MedSky