Resuscitation: Consent for Blood Replacement Therapy:

Consent is required outlining the following risks:

  • Circulatory overload or minor allergy – both 1 in 100.
  • Acute hemolytic reaction – 1:40,000
  • Sepsis – 1 in 200,000 for platelets. Less common with PRBC
  • Viral infection - less than 1 in 7 million

A filter is required for PRBC transfusion that must be 170-260 micron


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