Clinical use of granulocytes – Dr Suzy Morton
Granulocytes in England are unusual as they are provided as a component pooled from whole blood. Helen and Suzy discuss when their use should be considered and what to watch out for when using them Granulocyte component Pooled from 10 whole blood donations → buffy coats → red cell and platelet reduced → one bag […]
Advances in the classification and management of myelodysplasia – Dr Manoj Raghavan
Dr Manoj Raghavan speaks to Suzy about the 2016 revised WHO classification of MDS and gives some hints about what is likely to be coming in the revised BSH guideline. Classification – see link below for full definitions. Cytopenias defined as haemoglobin <100g/L, platelet count <100 x109/L, neutrophils <1.8 x109/L. These differ to the […]
Characteristics of blood group systems part 2: other blood group systems – Tom Bullock
There are lots of different blood group systems and antibodies that can cause transfusion reactions and haemolytic disease of the newborn. Tom Bullock talks Suzy through their different characterists
Characteristics of blood group systems part 1: antibody testing and the Rh group – Tom Bullock
There are lots of different blood group systems and antibodies that can cause transfusion reactions and haemolytic disease of the newborn. Tom Bullock talks Suzy through their different characterists
An overiew of CAR-T cell therapy – Dr Sridhar Chaganti
We are just at the start of what many are calling “the CAR-T cell revolution”. But what are CAR-T cells, how are they made, who can receive them and what are the draw-backs? Dr Sridhar Chaganti talks to Suzy Morton about haematology’s latest breakthrough. CAR-T = Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells; T cells genetically modified […]
Transfusion support for patients undergoing ABO incompatible stem cell transplant – Dr James Griffin
Blood support for ABO incompatible stem cell transplants can be tricky. Listen as Dr James Griffin discusses the theory behind blood component support with Suzy and explains how to minimise the risks for patients undergoing ABO incompatible stem cell transplantation. Learning points: ABO mismatched stem cell transplants are frequently undertaken. Blood component support is key […]
Blood shortages and major incident planning
Suzy and Helen talk about Blood shortage and Major incident planning
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia – Dr Quentin Hill
Suzy speaks to Quentin Hill about pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment of haemolytic anaemia.
Appropriate use of O D neg blood – Dr Suzy Morton
O D negative blood is in demand, and use will always run higher than the proportion of donors, but why is it so crucial to maintain the supply and how can we make sure we are using it wisely? Helen talks to Dr Suzy Morton about the issues. O D neg donors comprise around 7% […]
Anticoagulation dilemmas – Dr Gill Lowe
Anticoagulation dilemmas with Dr Gill Lowe References b-s-h.org.uk guidelines peri operative management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy b-s-h.org.uk guidelines measurement of non-coumarin anticoagulants and their effects on tests of haemostasis rcog.org.uk guidelines ncibi.nlm.nih.gov The reversal of anticoagulation in clinical practice