Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Blood and blood product transfusion is a standard practice in the clinical setting; however, transfusion-associated adverse events are a growing concern. This study is to evaluate the transfusion reactions occurring at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka.Methods: This was a prospective audit, and data were collected from the transfusion reaction notification forms.Results: There were 144 reported transfusion reactions in the study period, and out of that, 121 reactions were due to red cell transfusions. The commonest symptom was urticaria, followed by fever. Management, only 65(45.14%) cases were managed appropriately.Conclusion: Transfusion Reactions are not always preventable; however, detection, management and prevention of transfusion reactions could be improved.
Source: Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine
Author: S. Senavirathna
Language: English
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7123344004