Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 29, 2025

Continuous Manual Exchange Transfusion for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: An Efficient Method to Avoid Iron Overload
Published on: March 14, 2017
Preventing transfusion-associated circulatory overload in acute care settings.
Oluwatoyin A Fadeyi1, Patricia Keresztes, Amit K Saha
1Oluwatoyin A. Fadeyi is an DNP at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, N.C. Patricia Keresztes is an associate professor at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Ind. Amit K. Saha is an assistant professor, and Emmanuel A. Fadeyi is an associate professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) is a serious risk during blood transfusions. This article outlines developing education and guidelines to improve nursing awareness, prevention, and intervention for TACO.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Nursing Education
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) is a significant cause of transfusion-related fatalities, accounting for up to 24% of deaths.
- TACO poses a life-threatening risk following the transfusion of any blood component.
- There is a need for improved nursing knowledge and practices regarding TACO.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of evidence-based continuing education for nursing staff on TACO.
- To create guideline recommendations for the prevention and prompt intervention of TACO.
- To enhance nursing staff awareness and management of transfusion-associated circulatory overload.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing current literature and transfusion guidelines.
- Synthesizing evidence to inform educational content.
- Developing practical recommendations for clinical nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Proposed framework for evidence-based continuing education modules.
- Drafted guideline recommendations for TACO prevention and management.
- Identified key areas for nursing intervention and awareness.
Conclusions:
- Effective education and clear guidelines are crucial for mitigating TACO risks.
- Enhancing nursing staff's understanding of TACO can improve patient outcomes.
- Proactive management strategies are essential for patient safety during blood transfusions.
More Related Videos
09:57A Protocol to Set Up Needle-Free Connector with Positive Displacement on Central Venous Catheter in Intensive Care Unit
Published on: July 13, 2019
06:10Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Related Concept Videos
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
Acute Kidney Injury V: Interprofessional Care
Heart Failure VI: Adjunct Therapies
Blood Transfusion and Agglutination
History
The history of blood transfusion dates back to the 17th century, when early attempts were made in animals. In 1818 James Blundell, a British doctor, performed the first successful human blood transfusion. Later in 1900, Karl...
Acute Kidney Injury VI: Nursing Management