transfusion reactions Flashcards
non-haemolytic febrile reaction
fever, chills, during red cell and platelet transfusion
Treatment for non-haemolytic febrile reactions
slow or stop transfusion, paracetamol
minor allergic reaction
itching
treatment for minor allergic reaction
temporarily stop transfusion and give antihistamine and monitor
anaphylaxis
hypotension, dyspnoea, wheezing, angiodema
anaphylaxis treatment
stop the transfusion
IM adrenaline
ABC support
acute haemolytic reaction
fever, abdominal pain, hypotension
acute haemolytic reaction treatment
stop transfusion and fluid and resuscitation
TACO reaction signs
oedema and hypertension
TACO treatment
stop or slow transfusion,
loop diuretics
TRALI
hypoxia, pulmonary infiltrates on chest X-ray, fever, hypotension
TRALI treatments
stop the transfusion
oxygen and supportive care
