Transfusion reactions: prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Authors :: Delaney M
Wendel S
Bercovitz RS
Cid J
Cohn C
Dunbar NM
Apelseth TO
Popovsky M
Stanworth SJ
Tinmouth A
Van De Watering L
Waters JH
Yazer M
Ziman A
Source :: Lancet (London, England) [Lancet] 2016 Dec 03; Vol. 388 (10061), pp. 2825-2836. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Apr 12.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Blood transfusion is one of the most common procedures in patients in hospital so it is imperative that clinicians are knowledgeable about appropriate blood product administration, as well as the signs, symptoms, and management of transfusion reactions. In this Review, we, an international panel, provide a synopsis of the pathophysiology, treatment, and management of each diagnostic category of transfusion reaction using evidence-based recommendations whenever available.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)