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Hello, hematologist, I have thalassemia major by birth I am consulting you because I want to know that is using filter with /during blood transfusion of 2 bags can help form less iron in body. Is there any advantage of using filter that forms less iron in body. I am taking transfusion every 18-20 days.
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Hi, the filtered prbc transfusion contains same amount of iron as without? filter. Filter are not for reduction of iron. It is used to reduce transfusion associated fever, shivering and to reduce late effect of alloimunisation, a complications which leads to future blood transfusion ineffective. For iron overload, one need to take regular oral medicine (chelation therapy). Hope it clears the confusion.
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