Research Article: Systematic Workup of Transfusion Reactions Reveals Passive Co-Reporting of Handling Errors
Introduction:
Blood transfusions rank among the most frequently performed procedures in clinical practice. Despite multiple precautious measures, transfusion-related adverse effects still cause significant morbidity in patients and may also lead to death. – Transfusion reactions have been classified into several main types by international consensus criteria such as by the International Haemovigilance Network. – The term “transfusion incident” includes, in addition to transfusion reactions, any unintended effect in the patient…
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