Blood Transfusions
Treatment
- In a case of a suspected allergic reaction, the transfusion should be stopped and IV access maintained.
- Treatment for a simple allergic reaction includes administration of an antihistamine. More serious anaphylactic reactions should be treated with an antihistamine as well as with epinephrine, corticosteroids and vasopressors. Intubation may also be necessary. Prophylactic measures for future transfusions for these patients include antihistamines and corticosteroids before the transfusion.
- Treatment for a FNHTR is symptomatic with antipyretics. These may also be used prophylactically for future transfusion as well.