The Expert Advisory Group on AIDS discussed the topic of the follow up blood donations previously given by donors who were identified as positive for HTLV-III. Recommendations of the Screening Sub-Committee regarding the follow up protocol were also discussed and agreed. Read more about The Expert Advisory Group on AIDS discussed the topic of the follow up blood donations previously given by donors who were identified as positive for HTLV-III. Recommendations of the Screening Sub-Committee regarding the follow up protocol were also discussed and agreed.
Following the discovery of two batches of NHS Factor 8 which were implicated in symptomatic HTLV-3 infection in a haemophiliac, Dr Terry Snape wrote to Dr Napier requesting him to advise haemophilia directors to whom these batches were supplied to follow up with patients treated with the concentrates. Read more about Following the discovery of two batches of NHS Factor 8 which were implicated in symptomatic HTLV-3 infection in a haemophiliac, Dr Terry Snape wrote to Dr Napier requesting him to advise haemophilia directors to whom these batches were supplied to follow up with patients treated with the concentrates.
In a letter to Dr Roger Moore, Dr Patricia Hewitt of the North London Blood Transfusion Centre set out the test it applied for reporting cases to the Blood Products Laboratory. The letter stated that: "We only report cases to BPL when we have assured ourselves that a report from a hospital concerning hepatitis in a transfusion recipient is likely to be associated with the transfusion." Read more about In a letter to Dr Roger Moore, Dr Patricia Hewitt of the North London Blood Transfusion Centre set out the test it applied for reporting cases to the Blood Products Laboratory. The letter stated that: "We only report cases to BPL when we have assured ourselves that a report from a hospital concerning hepatitis in a transfusion recipient is likely to be associated with the transfusion."
Dr Geoffrey Tovey reported a potentially infected donation to the Blood Products Laboratory. Read more about Dr Geoffrey Tovey reported a potentially infected donation to the Blood Products Laboratory.
The North East Thames Regional Transfusion Centre informed the Oldchurch Hospital that they had received donations from donors who had tested positive for viruses such as HIV. Read more about The North East Thames Regional Transfusion Centre informed the Oldchurch Hospital that they had received donations from donors who had tested positive for viruses such as HIV.
Dr Stanislaw Urbaniak increased the production of cryoprecipitate from 153 units to 425 units. Read more about Dr Stanislaw Urbaniak increased the production of cryoprecipitate from 153 units to 425 units.
In a letter to Dr John Cash, Dr Brian McClelland suggested the need for a peer review by the haemophilia directors, producing clear guidance as to a reasonable level of consumption of Factor 8. Read more about In a letter to Dr John Cash, Dr Brian McClelland suggested the need for a peer review by the haemophilia directors, producing clear guidance as to a reasonable level of consumption of Factor 8.
In a letter to Dr Christopher Ludlam, Dr Frank Boulton raised concerns about the amount of Factor 8 that had been issued due to Dr Ludlam's home therapy programme. Dr Ludlam was warned that commercial concentrates might be required to meet his demand. Read more about In a letter to Dr Christopher Ludlam, Dr Frank Boulton raised concerns about the amount of Factor 8 that had been issued due to Dr Ludlam's home therapy programme. Dr Ludlam was warned that commercial concentrates might be required to meet his demand.
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service directors discussed the methods of distributing leaflets and agreed that a more active approach would now be acceptable. Read more about Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service directors discussed the methods of distributing leaflets and agreed that a more active approach would now be acceptable.
Following his participation with the World Health Organization, Dr Brian McClelland circulated to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service a paper which focussed on steps to reduce the risk of AIDS getting into the blood supply in Scotland. Read more about Following his participation with the World Health Organization, Dr Brian McClelland circulated to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service a paper which focussed on steps to reduce the risk of AIDS getting into the blood supply in Scotland.