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  1. Article ; Online: Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury: 36 Years of Progress (1985-2021).

    Toy, Pearl / Looney, Mark R / Popovsky, Mark / Palfi, Miodrag / Berlin, Gösta / Chapman, Catherine E / Bolton-Maggs, Paula / Matthay, Michael A

    Annals of the American Thoracic Society

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 5, Page(s) 705–712

    Abstract: The term transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) was coined in 1985 to describe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after transfusion, when another ARDS risk factor was absent; TRALI cases were mostly associated with donor leukocyte antibody. ...

    Abstract The term transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) was coined in 1985 to describe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after transfusion, when another ARDS risk factor was absent; TRALI cases were mostly associated with donor leukocyte antibody. In 2001, plasma from multiparous donors was implicated in TRALI in a randomized controlled trial in Sweden. In 2003 and in many years thereafter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that TRALI was the leading cause of death from transfusion in the United States. In 2003, the United Kingdom was the first among many countries to successfully reduce TRALI using male-predominant plasma. These successes are to be celebrated. Nevertheless, questions remain about the mechanisms of non-antibody TRALI, the role of blood products in the development of ARDS in patients receiving massive transfusion, the causes of unusual TRALI cases, and how to reduce inaccurate diagnoses of TRALI in clinical practice. Regarding the latter, a study in 2013-2015 at 169 U.S. hospitals found that many TRALI diagnoses did not meet clinical definitions. In 2019, a consensus panel established a more precise terminology for clinical diagnosis: TRALI type I and TRALI type II are cases where transfusion is the likely cause, and ARDS are cases where transfusion is not the likely cause. For accurate diagnosis using these clinical definitions, critical care or pulmonary expertise is needed to distinguish between permeability versus hydrostatic pulmonary edema, to determine whether an ARDS risk factor is present, and, if so, to determine whether respiratory function was stable within the 12 hours before transfusion.
    MeSH term(s) Blood Transfusion ; Humans ; Male ; Pulmonary Edema/etiology ; Respiratory Distress Syndrome/etiology ; Respiratory Distress Syndrome/therapy ; Transfusion Reaction/complications ; Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury/complications ; Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2717461-X
    ISSN 2325-6621 ; 1943-5665 ; 2325-6621
    ISSN (online) 2325-6621 ; 1943-5665
    ISSN 2325-6621
    DOI 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202108-963CME
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  2. Article: Hypocalcemic symptoms during plateletpheresis using the COBE Spectra: a comparison of oral combination of 600mg calcium+300mg magnesium+100IU vitamin D3 vs. a 1000mg calcium in symptomatic donors.

    Palfi, Miodrag / Martinsson, Lotta / Sundström, Kristina

    Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis

    2007  Volume 36, Issue 3, Page(s) 291–295

    Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to find an effective treatment for hypocalcemic symptoms during plateletpheresis and to evaluate if a combination of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D3 is more effective in comparison to routine calcium ... ...

    Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to find an effective treatment for hypocalcemic symptoms during plateletpheresis and to evaluate if a combination of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D3 is more effective in comparison to routine calcium supplementation.
    Material and methods: A study group consisting of 10 donors, having a history of previous hypocalcemic symptoms during plateletpheresis, donated platelets twice in a one-month period. During the first donation combination tablets (600mg Ca+300mg Mg+100IU vitamin D3) were used to treat hypocalcemic symptoms while routine treatment calcium carbonate tablets (1000mg Ca) were used during the second donation. If symptoms persisted after 10min the same dose was repeated. A control group, with no supplementation, consisting of five donors, with no history of hypocalcemic symptoms, were included. Donor subjective symptoms were graded and recorded on four occasions: at the start of plateletpheresis, when symptoms appeared, 10min after the first tablet and at the end of donation. Samples for analysis of ionized calcium (iCa), magnesium and potassium were also taken at the same occasions.
    Results: All donors from the study group experienced minor or medium hypocalcemic symptoms and needed a second dose of supplementation. Calcium carbonate tablets completely relieved the hypocalcemic symptoms in six donors, it had no effect on three donors and one donor experienced aggravated symptoms. The combination tablets completely relieved the symptoms in three donors, one donor experienced a partial relief and six donors had no relief of symptoms. There were no significant differences in iCa, potassium and magnesium levels were noted in the study group irrespective of which tablets were used for treatment of hypocalcemic symptoms. After plateletpheresis the median iCa levels declined by 30% and potassium levels declined by 3-11% in all donors while the magnesium levels were not significantly affected. There was no correlation between the presence of symptoms and the changed levels of iCa or magnesium.
    Conclusion: Addition of magnesium and vitamin D3 to calcium seems to have no beneficial effect in the treatment of hypocalcemic symptoms in plateletpheresis donors.
    MeSH term(s) Calcium/administration & dosage ; Calcium/blood ; Case-Control Studies ; Cholecalciferol/administration & dosage ; Cholecalciferol/blood ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Humans ; Hypocalcemia/drug therapy ; Hypocalcemia/etiology ; Hypocalcemia/prevention & control ; Magnesium/administration & dosage ; Magnesium/blood ; Plateletpheresis/adverse effects ; Potassium/blood ; Premedication/methods ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Cholecalciferol (1C6V77QF41) ; Magnesium (I38ZP9992A) ; Potassium (RWP5GA015D) ; Calcium (SY7Q814VUP)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2007-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Comparative Study ; Controlled Clinical Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2046795-3
    ISSN 1878-1683 ; 1473-0502
    ISSN (online) 1878-1683
    ISSN 1473-0502
    DOI 10.1016/j.transci.2007.03.010
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  3. Article: A case of severe Rh (D) alloimmunization treated by intensive plasma exchange and high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin.

    Palfi, Miodrag / Hildén, Jan-Olof / Matthiesen, Leif / Selbing, Anders / Berlin, Gösta

    Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis

    2006  Volume 35, Issue 2, Page(s) 131–136

    Abstract: Background: In extremely severe Rh (D) alloimmunization, during pregnancy, early diagnosis and treatment is essential to avoid hydrops fetalis. Intrauterine transfusion (IUT) is of utmost importance in the prevention of fetal anemia but it is usually ... ...

    Abstract Background: In extremely severe Rh (D) alloimmunization, during pregnancy, early diagnosis and treatment is essential to avoid hydrops fetalis. Intrauterine transfusion (IUT) is of utmost importance in the prevention of fetal anemia but it is usually feasible only after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Therefore, additional treatment options in early pregnancy are needed.
    Study design and methods: A 27-year-old severely D+C immunized woman was admitted at 8 weeks of gestation in her fifth pregnancy with an extremely high concentration of anti-D. Her first pregnancy was uneventful but resulted in D+C alloimmunization. The next two pregnancies were unsuccessful, because of hydrops fetalis resulting in fetal death in pregnancy week 20 and 24, respectively, despite treatment with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and IUT treatment. A fourth pregnancy was terminated with legal abortion. The patient was eager and persistent to accomplish a successful pregnancy. Therefore, a combination of treatments consisting of plasma exchange (PE) three times/week and IVIG 100g/week was started in pregnancy week 12. PE was performed 53 times and totally 159L of plasma was exchanged.
    Results: The anti-D concentration was 12mug/mL (IAT titer 2000) before start of treatment by PE and IVIG in pregnancy week 12. The concentration of anti-D was gradually reduced to approximately 3mug/mL after only two weeks of treatment and was maintained at that level until pregnancy week 22. In pregnancy week 26 and 27, signs of hydrops were detected by ultrasonography and IUT were performed at each occasion. Sectio was inevitable at pregnancy week 28+1 and a male baby was born: Hb 58g/L (cord sample) and 68g/L (venous sample); weight 1385g; Apgar score=4-5-7; Bilirubin 56-150mmol/L (4h). Exchange transfusion was performed on day two and day five. Phototherapy was also implemented for eight days. The newborn's recovery thereafter was uneventful and complete.
    Conclusion: A combination of PE and IVIG may be an efficient treatment possible to start in early pregnancy in patients with extremely severe Rh (D) alloimmunization, with a history of hydrops fetalis in previous pregnancies.
    MeSH term(s) Cesarean Section ; Female ; Humans ; Hydrops Fetalis/diagnosis ; Hydrops Fetalis/therapy ; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous/administration & dosage ; Infant, Newborn ; Live Birth ; Male ; Plasma Exchange ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/blood ; Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/therapy ; Rh Isoimmunization/blood ; Rh Isoimmunization/therapy ; Rh-Hr Blood-Group System ; Rho(D) Immune Globulin/blood ; Severity of Illness Index
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulins, Intravenous ; Rh-Hr Blood-Group System ; Rho(D) Immune Globulin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2006-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Comparative Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2046795-3
    ISSN 1878-1683 ; 1473-0502
    ISSN (online) 1878-1683
    ISSN 1473-0502
    DOI 10.1016/j.transci.2006.07.002
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  4. Article: T and B lymphocyte subsets in patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion: IVIG versus placebo treatment.

    Jablonowska, Barbara / Palfi, Miodrag / Matthiesen, Leif / Selbing, Anders / Kjellberg, Svante / Ernerudh, Jan

    American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989)

    2002  Volume 48, Issue 5, Page(s) 312–318

    Abstract: Problem: To investigate circulating lymphocyte subsets in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) in relation to pregnancy outcome and to treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).: Method of study: Forty-one women with a history of ... ...

    Abstract Problem: To investigate circulating lymphocyte subsets in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) in relation to pregnancy outcome and to treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
    Method of study: Forty-one women with a history of unexplained RSA were examined during first trimester of pregnancy before IVIG or placebo treatment and after pregnancy. The results were compared with five healthy, non-pregnant women and five women in the first trimester of normal pregnancy. Circulating lymphocyte subsets with focus on T-cell subpopulations were determined by flow cytometry.
    Results: The proportions of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR positive T cells (CD3+ HLA-DR+), T-killer/effector cells (CD8+ S6F1+) and B cells (CD19+) were increased, whereas the proportion of T-suppressor/inducer cells (CD4+ CD45RA+) was decreased during first trimester pregnancy of RSA women compared with pregnant normal controls. T and B lymphocyte subsets did not correlate with pregnancy outcome on either IVIG or placebo group.
    Conclusions: In RSA patients, the immune system seems to be activated in contrast to the suppression noted in normal pregnancy.
    MeSH term(s) Abortion, Habitual/drug therapy ; Abortion, Habitual/immunology ; Adult ; B-Lymphocyte Subsets/drug effects ; B-Lymphocyte Subsets/immunology ; Female ; Humans ; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous/administration & dosage ; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous/immunology ; Pregnancy/drug effects ; Pregnancy/immunology ; T-Lymphocyte Subsets/drug effects ; T-Lymphocyte Subsets/immunology
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
    Language English
    Publishing date 2002-11
    Publishing country Denmark
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 604542-x
    ISSN 1600-0897 ; 1046-7408 ; 0271-7352 ; 8755-8920
    ISSN (online) 1600-0897
    ISSN 1046-7408 ; 0271-7352 ; 8755-8920
    DOI 10.1034/j.1600-0897.2002.01010.x
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  5. Article ; Online: D variants at the RhD vestibule in the weak D type 4 and Eurasian D clusters.

    Flegel, Willy A / von Zabern, Inge / Doescher, Andrea / Wagner, Franz F / Strathmann, Klaus P / Geisen, Christof / Palfi, Miodrag / Písacka, Martin / Poole, Joyce / Polin, Helene / Gabriel, Christian / Avent, Neil D

    Transfusion

    2009  Volume 49, Issue 6, Page(s) 1059–1069

    Abstract: Background: One branch of the RHD phylogenetic tree is represented by the weak D type 4 cluster of alleles with F223V as the primordial amino acid substitution. F223V as well as a large number of further substitutions causing D variants are located at ... ...

    Abstract Background: One branch of the RHD phylogenetic tree is represented by the weak D type 4 cluster of alleles with F223V as the primordial amino acid substitution. F223V as well as a large number of further substitutions causing D variants are located at the extracellular RhD protein vestibule, which represents the entrance to the transmembraneous channel of the RhD protein.
    Study design and methods: RHD and RHCE nucleotide sequences were determined from genomic DNA and cDNA. D epitope patterns were established with commercial monoclonal anti-D panels.
    Results: The RHD alleles DOL-1 and DOL-2 had the two amino acid substitutions M170T (509T>C) and F223V (667T>G) in common. DOL-2 harbored the additional substitution L378V (1132C>G). Both alleles were observed in Africans and are probably evolutionary related. DMI carried M170I (510G>A), which differed from the DOL-typical substitution. DFW and DFL harbored the substitutions H166P (497A>C) and Y165C (494A>G). The antigen densities of DOL-1, DFL, and DFW were only moderately reduced.
    Conclusion: DOL-1 and DOL-2 belong to the weak D type 4 cluster of RHD alleles. Together with DMI, DFL, and DFW they represent D variants with amino acid substitutions located at extracellular loops 3 or 4 lining the RhD protein vestibule. These substitutions were of minor influence on antigen density while adjacent substitutions in the transmembraneous section caused weak D antigen expression. All these D variants were partial D and alloanti-D immunizations have been observed in DOL-1, DMI, and DFL carriers. The substitution at position 170 causes partial D although located deep in the vestibule.
    MeSH term(s) Alleles ; Humans ; Isoantibodies/immunology ; Multigene Family ; Phylogeny ; Rh-Hr Blood-Group System/genetics ; Rho(D) Immune Globulin
    Chemical Substances Isoantibodies ; RHCE protein, human ; RHO(D) antibody ; Rh-Hr Blood-Group System ; Rho(D) Immune Globulin ; Rho(D) antigen
    Language English
    Publishing date 2009-02-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 208417-x
    ISSN 1537-2995 ; 0041-1132
    ISSN (online) 1537-2995
    ISSN 0041-1132
    DOI 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2009.02102.x
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