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Original Articles

Blood transfusion reactions

Which are life-threatening and which are not?

Pages 125-138 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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Adverse reactions occur acutely or some time after the fact in 20% of all blood transfusions. Since reactions are so common, it is important to recognize quickly whether the reaction is easily correctable or serious enough to force discontinuation or modification of treatment. The authors present a practical discussion of the topic, classifying reactions in terms of clinical presentation rather than pathophysiologic description.

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