Haem/Onc

Question 1

What 7 types of transfusion reaction can you list?

Answer 1

1. Transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI)
2. Graft vs host disease
3. TACO (Transfusion associated circulatory overload)
4. Acute haemolytic reactions
5. Delayed haemolytic reactions
6. Febrile transfusion reaction
7. Allergic reaction

Memory aid:
TRALI & GvHD ate TACO’s. 1 had acute haemolytic reaction, the other had a delayed reaction. Both developed febrile and allergic reactions.