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Sheharyar Raza: Can We Improve The Way We Transfuse Plasma? Yes. Big Gaps
Sheharyar Raza/International Society of Blood Transfusion
Sep 27, 2025, 18:55

Sheharyar Raza: Can We Improve The Way We Transfuse Plasma? Yes. Big Gaps

Sheharyar Raza, Transfusion Medicine Specialist and Data Scientist at University Health Network, shared on LinkedIn:

“Can we improve the way we transfuse plasma?

Yes. Big gaps.

Analysis of current practice shows substantial variability across hospitals and subspecialties not readily explained by patient mix

The ineffective practice of 1-2 plasma unit dose is also widespread, accounting for 4/5ths of all orders

Read the study from our group, powered by the GEMINI database, now out in AABB journal.”

Read the full article here.

Article: Plasma transfusion practice: A five-year audit of plasma transfusion at 23 hospitals

Authors: Nadia Gabarin, Phuong Uyen Nguyen, Na Li, Anne Loeffler, Sheharyar Raza, Nicole Relke, Sarah Ryan, Justyna Bartoszko, Yang Liu, Malcolm Risk, Fahad Razak, Amol Verma, Donald M. Arnold, Jeannie Callum

Sheharyar Raza: Can We Improve The Way We Transfuse Plasma? Yes. Big Gaps

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