Monitoring for possible transfusion-related adverse events
Some complications of transfusion may only be recognised many days, weeks or years after the blood product has been administered.
Clinical staff are responsible for recognising and reporting problems to the local Hospital Blood Bank or Pathology Provider. The Hospital Blood Bank staff and Hospital Blood Transfusion Committee should ensure that reported adverse events are effectively followed up.
It is important that ARCBS is also made aware of significant adverse events, especially those with look back or recall implications.
The adverse reactions and clinical considerations covered in this section include:
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