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Administering a Blood Transfusion (view source)
Revision as of 17:27, 15 December 2010
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Additionally a delayed haemolytic reaction can occur 2-21 days after the transfusion with similar signs as haemolytic reactions.
Additionally a delayed haemolytic reaction can occur 2-21 days after the transfusion with similar signs as haemolytic reactions.
'''Non-haemolytic reactions''' involve an acute hypersensitivity reaction where patients present with a range of signs from pruritus, erythema, oedema, [[Dyspnoea|dyspnoea]] and urticaria.
'''Non-haemolytic reactions''' involve an acute hypersensitivity reaction where patients present with a range of signs from pruritus, erythema, oedema, dyspnoea and urticaria.
If a reaction does occur then the transfusion should be stopped and the patient should be closely monitored.
If a reaction does occur then the transfusion should be stopped and the patient should be closely monitored.