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Transfusion reactions and cognitive aids.

¹Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

|March 1, 2019

Summary

Blood transfusion reactions, though rare, can occur. Recent research focuses on transfusion-associated circulatory overload and transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) in surgical patients.

Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Transfusion Medicine
Critical Care

Background:

Blood transfusions, while generally safe, can lead to adverse events.
Perioperative research has advanced understanding of transfusion reactions.
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) and transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) are key concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in understanding TACO and TRALI.
To highlight new research relevant to perioperative transfusion reactions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on transfusion reactions.
Analysis of risk factors and outcomes in surgical populations.
Examination of strategies to mitigate transfusion-related adverse events.

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Main Results:

Unfavorable reactions occur in up to 1% of transfusions.
Specific modifiable risk factors for TACO in high-risk surgery patients have been identified.
Restricting plasma donors to males has reduced TRALI by approximately 50%.

Conclusions:

New research provides critical insights into TACO and TRALI.
Anesthesiologists must be aware of modifiable risk factors.
Ongoing research aims to improve transfusion safety in perioperative settings.