Abstract
Adverse effects to transfusion with red donor blood cells are potentially life-threatening. Due to screening, transmission of infectious diseases has decreased; however, the risk is still present. Various immune reactions are common including simple allergic reactions as well as devastating conditions such as transfusion-related acute lung injury and circulatory overload in patients with heart disease. Knowledge of the clinical signs of transfusion-related complications is important for clinicians in order to provide the best possible treatment.
Original language | Danish |
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Article number | V06130397 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 176 |
Pages (from-to) | 626-629 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2014 |