On the Chessboard of Blood Donation: Abdul Mannan Reviews a Complex Case
Abdul Mannan, Consultant Haematologist at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, shared on LinkedIn:
”When the blood bank calls with ‘this one is complicated‘…
97 years old. Hb 65 g/L. Pale, tachycardic, systolic murmur. But the real challenge?
Not the anaemia. Not the age. Not the frailty.
- Auto anti-I, anti-HI, historic anti-e
- DAT: strongly C3d positive, IgG negative
- Cold agglutinin haemolysis + hypoalbuminemia
Suddenly, transfusion becomes less about giving blood and more about playing chess with physiology and immunology at the same time.
• Warmed, carefully selected, antigen-negative units
• AB RhD-positive, e-negative blood as the safest bet
• Meticulous warming protocols
• Slower rates + eagle-eyed monitoring for TACO
In geriatric transfusion medicine, sometimes the “easy” decision—just give blood—becomes a masterclass in precision, restraint, and physiology.
A reminder: transfusion is never just about red cells. It’s about the patient in front of you.”
Read the full case review here.
Review article: Comprehensive Case Review: Complex Cold Antibody Transfusion Challenge
Authors: Abdul Mannan
Stay informed with Hemostasis Today.
-
Jun 24, 2026, 16:49Gaurav Kharya: Bridging the Gap in Safe Blood Access for Patients Who Can’t Wait
-
Jun 24, 2026, 16:40William Wallace: Vitamin C and Collagen Work as One Biological System
-
Jun 24, 2026, 16:32Arlindo Nascimento de Lemos Junior: Thrombus Echogenicity as a Predictor of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome Severity After DVT
-
Jun 24, 2026, 16:09Jimi Olaghere: The Future of Sickle Cell Disease Research Starts With Collaboration
-
Jun 24, 2026, 16:03Von Willebrand Disease as a Common Yet Under-Recognised Bleeding Disorder – EHC
-
Jun 24, 2026, 15:57Maia Meier: Women with Bleeding Disorders Reach the Summit of Mont Blanc
-
Jun 24, 2026, 15:40Annette Bowyer: The Emerging Role of Extravascular Factor VII in Haemostasis
-
Jun 24, 2026, 13:50Tijjani Balas: Why Early Detection of DVT Matters
-
Jun 24, 2026, 13:43Brandon Michael Henry: Interpreting Complement Activation After AAV Gene Therapy