Prevention

Question 1

TAS

Answer 1

Follow standard operating procedures for collection
Implement bacterial detection intervention prior to transfusion

Question 2

AIHTR

Answer 2

Follow standard operating procedures for identification of the patient

Question 3

ANIHTR

Answer 3

Follow standard operating procedures for equipment operation

Question 4

FNHTR

Answer 4

Prestorage leukoreduction of PRBC and platelets

Question 5

Allergic Mild

Answer 5

For repeated reactions, consider premedication
with antihistamines

Question 6

Allergic Severe

Answer 6

For IgA absolute deficient patients provide lgA
deficient blood components

Question 7

TRALI

Answer 7

Use male only plasma
Exclude or screen female platelet donors

Question 8

TACO

Answer 8

Slower transfusion rate
Transfuse in smaller volumes

Question 9

DSHTR
DHTR

Answer 9

Accurate record-keeping
Obtain transfusion history
Limit transfusions

Question 10

TA-GVHD

Answer 10

Gamma irradiation of cellular blood components as
indicated

Question 11

PTP

Answer 11

Limit transfusion

Question 12

Iron overload

Answer 12

Prophylactic use of iron-chelating agents
Red cell exchange