THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
TRANSFUSION
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PTP
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Fanhatra
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THRILLS
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GVHD
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Hemolytic
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Detailed explanation-1: -However, if a patient is febrile, consideration should be given to postponement of the blood transfusion, since the fever may mask the development of a febrile reaction to the blood component itself.
Detailed explanation-2: -IF A PATIENT Develops a transfusion reaction, your first steps are to immediately stop the blood transfusion, disconnect the blood tubing, begin an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride solution through new tubing to maintain venous access, and notify the patient’s health care provider and blood bank.
Detailed explanation-3: -Febrile reactions Fever occurs more commonly with platelet transfusion (10-30%) than red cell transfusion (1-2%). It is important to distinguish from fever due to the patient’s underlying disease or infection (check pretransfusion temperature).
Detailed explanation-4: -As soon as you suspect a transfusion reaction: Stop the transfusion immediately and activate emergency procedures if required. Check and monitor the patient’s vital signs. Maintain intravenous (IV) access (do not flush the existing line and use a new IV line if required).