Chinese expert consensus on clinical application of irradiated blood / 中国输血杂志

ABSTRACT

Transfusion associated graft versus host disease (TA-GVHD) is a serious transfusion adverse reaction. It is widely believed that transfusion of irradiated blood is the most effective method to prevent TA-GVHD. There are some problems in the application of irradiated blood in China, such as slow development, insufficient understanding, and non-standard application. This consensus was completed after in-depth discussion by experts in the fields of transfusion medicine, hematology, and pediatrics in China. The Writing Group mainly discuss key technical points and clinical applications related to irradiated blood, and proposes 23 related recommendations. This consensus aims to standardize and promote the rational use of irradiated blood, minimize the risk of TA-GVHD in recipients and lay the foundation for developing more standardized guidelines in the future.