Transfusion reaction, The emergency team leader asks if

Transfusion reaction

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The emergency team leader asks if anyone has contacted the transfusion laboratory to inform them that Beryl is having a transfusion reaction. The transfusion laboratory should be notified about any significant suspected transfusion reactions because they can:

Document the reaction in the patient's medical record Inform the Blood Service of the need to quarantine and test other components collected from the same donor Help determine the cause, eg confirm or exclude ABO blood group incompatibility or serological incompatibility Help determine preventative measures for future transfusions Assist with identification of any necessary practice change to improve patient safety.

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