Hematology and Oncology

Cost Savings

Systematic and Multimodality Approach

Impact of a patient blood management monitoring and feedback programme on allogeneic blood transfusions and related costs. (opens new window)

Kaserer A, Rössler J, Braun J, Farokhzad F, Pape HC, Dutkowski P, Plass A, Horisberger T, Volbracht J, Manz MG, Spahn, DR

Source‎: Anaesthesia 2019;74(12):1534-41.

Indexed‎: PubMed 31448406

DOI‎: 10.1111/anae.14816

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31448406 (opens new window)

Cost-effectiveness of eltrombopag vs intravenous immunoglobulin for the perioperative management of immune thrombocytopenia. (opens new window)

Kaur MN, Arnold DM, Heddle NM, Cook RJ, Hsia C, Blostein M, Jamula E, Sholzberg M, Lin Y, Kassis J, Larratt L, Tinmouth A, Carruthers J, Li N, Liu Y, Xie F

Source‎: Blood Adv. 2022;6(3):785-92.

Indexed‎: PubMed 34781363

DOI‎: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2021005627

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34781363/ (opens new window)

Implementation of a patient blood management monitoring and feedback program significantly reduces transfusions and costs. (opens new window)

Mehra T, Seifert B, Bravo-Reiter S, Wanner G, Dutkowski P, Holubec T, Moos RM, Volbracht J, Manz MG, Spahn DR

Source‎: Transfusion 2015;55(12):2807-15.

Indexed‎: PubMed 26264557

DOI‎: 10.1111/trf.13260

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26264557 (opens new window)

Prospective monitoring of plasma and platelet transfusions in a large teaching hospital results in significant cost reduction. (opens new window)

Sarode R, Refaai MA, Matevosyan K, Burner JD, Hampton S, Rutherford C.

Source‎: Transfusion 2010;50(2):487-92.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19804569

DOI‎: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2009.02413.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19804569 (opens new window)

Anemia Management

Should intravenous iron be the standard of care in oncology? (opens new window)

Auerbach M.

Source‎: J Clin Oncol 2008;26(10):1579-81.

Indexed‎: PubMed 18375888

DOI‎: 10.1200/JCO.2007.15.4609

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18375888 (opens new window)

Prospective study of erythropoietin use on quality of life and cost effectiveness in acute myeloid leukemia and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients. (opens new window)

Michallet M, Goldet K, Sobh M, Morisset S, Chelghoum Y, Thomas X, Barraco F, Ducastelle S, Labussière H, Renzullo C, Paillet C, Pivot C, Straaten PB, Denis A, Termoz A, Detrait M, Nicolini FE, Jaisson-Hot I.

Source‎: Cancer 2013;119(1):107-14.

Indexed‎: PubMed 22744794

DOI‎: 10.1002/cncr.27686

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22744794 (opens new window)

Budget impact analysis on erythropoiesis-stimulating agents use for the management of chemotherapy-induced anaemia in Greece. (opens new window)

Nikolaidi E, Hatzikou M, Geitona M.

Source‎: Cost Eff Resour Alloc 2013;11(1):16.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23870502

DOI‎: 10.1186/1478-7547-11-16

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23870502 (opens new window)

Outcomes of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced anemia. (opens new window)

Pashos CL, Larholt K, Fraser KA, McKenzie RS, Senbetta M, Piech CT.

Source‎: Support Care Cancer 2012;20(1):159-65.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21359879

DOI‎: 10.1007/s00520-010-1083-7

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21359879 (opens new window)

Hemostatic Agents

Recombinant activated factor VII use in critically ill infants with active hemorrhage. (opens new window)

Jen H, Shew S.

Source‎: J Pediatr Surg 2008;43(12):2235-8.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19040942

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.08.053

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19040942 (opens new window)

Periprocedural/Intraoperative Blood Conservation and Blood Management

Restrictive blood transfusion practices are associated with improved patient outcomes. (opens new window)

Goodnough LT, Maggio P, Hadhazy E, Shieh L, Hernandez-Boussard T, Khari P, Shah N.

Source‎: Transfusion 2014;54(10 Pt 2):2753-9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24995770

DOI‎: 10.1111/trf.12723

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24995770 (opens new window)

Blood transfusion versus hydroxyurea in beta-thalassemia in Iran: a cost-effectiveness study. (opens new window)

Ravangard R, Mirzaei Z, Keshavarz K, Haghpanah S, Karimi M.

Source‎: Hematology 2018;23(7):417-22.

Indexed‎: PubMed 29157136

DOI‎: 10.1080/10245332.2017.1404262

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29157136 (opens new window)