Blood Products Transfusion Care

  • To observe for possible transfusion reaction, infusion is slow for the first 15 minutes (rate at around one drop of blood every 2-3 seconds). If there are chills, fever, or shortness of breath, please inform the medical staff immediately.
  • The transfusion needle catheter is soft and flexible. You may move your limbs during transfusion. If there is any redness, swelling, pain, or oozing blood around the catheter, please inform the nurse.
  • The listed are possible transfusion reactions. Inform the nurse immediately if you have any of the following:
    1. Fever or chills
    2. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    3. Skin rash
    4. Generalized skin itch
    5. Red urine

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