The new world: hematopoietic stem cell transplant during a pandemic

This article reviews the adjustments to recipient and donor care that occurred in response to this unprecedented event. Recent findings Transplant centers modified algorithms, patient flow, education, and how we provided care. Our donor center partners reworked how donors were evaluated and products delivered to the transplant center. Our professional societies provided guidelines for patient and donor care and rapidly modified these based upon the never-ending stream of new data learned about SARS-CoV-2. Our research organizations provided rapid analyses to ensure the care modifications necessitated did not have a profound negative impact on our patients or donors. Summary The efforts of transplant providers and donor centers worldwide allowed patients to receive the transplant needed with assurances that they were receiving the best care available despite the worldwide challenge.
Source: Current Opinion in Hematology - Category: Hematology Tags: HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION: Edited by Christine Duncan Source Type: research