Blood banking and component therapy Flashcards
What is xenotransfusion?
Transfusing blood from a different species.
Who is credited with the first successful xenotransfusion and what type of blood was used?
Jean-Baptiste Denis is credited with the first successful xenotransfusion using lamb’s blood.
When was the first successful Xenotransfusion?
17th Century
When did human-to-human blood transfusions become more successful and common, and who played a significant role in this advancement during the nineteenth century?
Human-to-human blood transfusions became more successful and common in the nineteenth century, and James Blundell played a significant role in this advancement
What were the key developments that made blood banking possible?
Anticoagulant (sodium citrate), fuel (dextrose), and plastic containers were key developments that made blood banking possible.
When did the first commercial veterinary blood bank (Animal Blood Resources International) start, and in which country was it established?
Animal Blood Resources International (ABRI) started in 1988 in the USA.
What are the reasons for the increased frequency of blood transfusions over the last 20 years?
Advances in understanding erythrocyte antigens and blood-borne diseases.
What is Oxyglobin, and in which year was it introduced in the USA and Europe?
Oxyglobin is a veterinary haemoglobin-based oxygen carrying solution. It was introduced in the USA in 1998 and in Europe in 1999.
What are the key differences in licensing requirements for veterinary blood banks between the USA and the UK?
In the USA, licensing is not required except in California, whereas in the UK, blood banking is governed by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate under a Non-Food Animal Blood Bank manufacturing license and is also regulated by RCVS.
What are the advantages of closed colonies in veterinary blood banking?
No repeated screening required, reduced liability potential, and higher likelihood of familiar donors.
Can you name a veterinary blood bank outside the UK and provide details about its services and donor sourcing?
Banco de Sangre Veterinario (BSV) in Valdivia, Chile. They provide a canine and feline service, and blood donors are privately owned pets.
What are the key costs associated with blood banking?
Rent or fees for premises, staff salaries, literature production, equipment, screening tests, donor rewards,
Describe the typical adverse reactions in whole blood donors.
Hypovolaemia, vasovagal reactions, venepuncture site complications like haematoma or bruising.
What are the potential consequences of low iron levels in pet donors?
Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia and affect cognitive and immune performance in donors.
How is proxy consent obtained for blood donation in canines and felines?
Proxy consent is given by the animal’s owner, considering motivations like altruism and preserving the human-animal bond.
How is donor safety ensured in blood banking programs for animals?
By accepting healthy donors meeting specific criteria, limiting blood volume donation, regular health checks, and careful donor welfare prioritization.
What ethical approaches are discussed regarding animal blood donation?
Contractarianism, utilitarianism, deontological approach, and contextual approach.
What are the adverse effects of blood donation in feline donors according to the 2021 study?
Adverse effects included emesis, inappetence, and behavioral changes in 1.4% of donations.
How often can a donor typically donate blood to reduce the risk of iron deficiency?
Donors can usually donate every two months to reduce the risk of iron deficiency