bevydawn Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Can anyone tell me how your facility handles when a patient has a suspected transfusion reaction to platelets? What all is included as part of the reaction workup? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbirder Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 For us it depends on the type of reaction. If they have hives, no workup. If low grade fever, minimal workup (DAT, etc.)If they have chills, etc. or a more significant fever (over 102) we will do DAT and culture the bag.If they had severe dyspnea, suggestive of TRALI, we'd ask our supplier to investigate.Linda Frederick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary** Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 We do about the same as bbirder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcsmrz Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 We document the event and do at least a clerical check for anything, including hives. Our Medical Director might ask for cultures and a TRALI investigation, after talking with the clinician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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