A 2017 study of two large maternity units in Texas and London found that from 1988 to 2000 obstetricians more commonly prescribed two units rather than one unit even when the estimated blood loss and pre-transfusion haemoglobin suggested that one unit would be sufficient. Read more about A 2017 study of two large maternity units in Texas and London found that from 1988 to 2000 obstetricians more commonly prescribed two units rather than one unit even when the estimated blood loss and pre-transfusion haemoglobin suggested that one unit would be sufficient.
The 1984 edition of "Notes on Transfusion" noted a preference for haemoglobin to be 10g/dl before major surgery and made express reference to post-transfusion hepatitis and the risks of Hepatitis B and non-A non-B Hepatitis. Read more about The 1984 edition of "Notes on Transfusion" noted a preference for haemoglobin to be 10g/dl before major surgery and made express reference to post-transfusion hepatitis and the risks of Hepatitis B and non-A non-B Hepatitis.
Dr Jean Grant noted that the decision not to give blood required a doctor to have "the strength of mind to make the unfashionable decision not to transfuse". Read more about Dr Jean Grant noted that the decision not to give blood required a doctor to have "the strength of mind to make the unfashionable decision not to transfuse".
Dr Peter Jones, director of the Newcastle Haemophilia Centre, along with Sister Maureen Fearns called for a government campaign "to educate the medical profession in the recommended use of blood products". Read more about Dr Peter Jones, director of the Newcastle Haemophilia Centre, along with Sister Maureen Fearns called for a government campaign "to educate the medical profession in the recommended use of blood products".
The Medical Defence Union wrote to Dr Contreras to indicate their support of her approach regarding her complaint of Professor Yacoub's practices and seeking legal advice. Read more about The Medical Defence Union wrote to Dr Contreras to indicate their support of her approach regarding her complaint of Professor Yacoub's practices and seeking legal advice.
A meeting was held to discuss Professor Yacoub's use of fresh blood. Read more about A meeting was held to discuss Professor Yacoub's use of fresh blood.
Professor Yacoub's practice of using fresh warm blood continued and remained an issue, and did so until he retired in 2001. Read more about Professor Yacoub's practice of using fresh warm blood continued and remained an issue, and did so until he retired in 2001.
The "Handbook of Transfusion Medicine" noted that there was "little or no firm evidence supporting" the belief that a perioperative transfusion was required where haemoglobin levels were below 10g/dl. Read more about The "Handbook of Transfusion Medicine" noted that there was "little or no firm evidence supporting" the belief that a perioperative transfusion was required where haemoglobin levels were below 10g/dl.
Dr Contreras wrote to the Medical Defence Union seeking advice on her legal position if she complied with Professor Yacoub's requests regarding "fresh, warm blood". Read more about Dr Contreras wrote to the Medical Defence Union seeking advice on her legal position if she complied with Professor Yacoub's requests regarding "fresh, warm blood".
Dr Contreras wrote that she was "aware of at least 2 cases of transfusion-transmitted AIDS in this country where the recipient received untested, non-NBTS, fresh, warm blood. The transfusion records for such patients are appalling, and it will be impossible to find the 'culprit' donor, since the source and the amount given are both unrecorded." Read more about Dr Contreras wrote that she was "aware of at least 2 cases of transfusion-transmitted AIDS in this country where the recipient received untested, non-NBTS, fresh, warm blood. The transfusion records for such patients are appalling, and it will be impossible to find the 'culprit' donor, since the source and the amount given are both unrecorded."