Transfusion Reactions: A clinical audit

Abstract

Aim 

1) Stabilize blood volume, when essential 

2) Improve tissue oxygenation

3) Ensure adequate hemostasis

4) Ensure right blood of right quality to the right patient at the right time

Methods and methodology

1. Sep 2023 to Feb 2024 – 59 patients were given Avil and Dexamethasone either as premedication or after reaction occurred.

2. Out of 6000 transfusion 59 transfusions (1%) had reactions (documented).

3. Under reporting?

4. Not classifying the type of reaction

Background The study, transfusion reactions from blood components, was conducted in this population to validate the rational drug usage and scarce resource associated complications.