Delayed Transfusion Reactions Flashcards
DSHTR
SYMPTOMS
Asymptomatic
Fatigue
DSHTR
DIAGNOSIS
+ Antibody screen/DAT
⬇️ Hemoglobin
DSHTR
TREATMENT
As needed
Transfuse antigen negative,
AHG crossmatched compatible PRBC
DSHTR
PREVENTION
Accurate record-keeping
Obtain transfusion history
Limit transfusions
DHTR
SYMPTOMS
Flulike symptoms
Pallor
Jaundice
DHTR
DIAGNOSIS
⬇️ Hemoglobin
⬆️ Total Bilirubin
DHTR
TREATMENT
As needed
Transfuse antigen negative,
AHG crossmatched compatible PRBC
DHTR
PREVENTION
Accurate record-keeping
Obtain transfusion history
Limit transfusions
TA-GVHD
SYMPTOMS
Rash
Fever
Diarrhea
TA-GVHD
DIAGNOSIS
Pancytopenia
Identify donor engraftment
TA-GVHD
TREATMENT
Not available
TA-GVHD
PREVENTION
Gamma irradiation of cellular blood components as indicated
PTP
SYMPTOMS
Bleeding
PTP
DIAGNOSIS
Pancytopenia
HPA antibodies
PTP
TREATMENT
Intravenous immunoglobulin
PTP
PREVENTION
Limit transfusions
Iron overload
SYMPTOMS
Multiorgan failure
Iron overload
DIAGNOSIS
High ferritin levels
Iron overload
TREATMENT
Use of iron-chelating agents
Iron overload
PREVENTION
Prophylactic use of iron-chelating agents
Red cell exchange
