Transfusion Reaction

Question 1

Transfusion reaction symptoms

Answer 1

Anxiety, restlessness, SOB, bronchospasm, hypotension, urticaria, diarrhea, hematuria, flank pain, fever, chills

Question 2

Interventions for transfusion reactions

Answer 2

Stop infusion and run NS. Avoid lactated ringers because it contains calcium and will clot blood in tubing.
Notify HCP and blood bank STAT.
Return unused blood to blood bank.