Recognition, Investigation and Management of Acute Transfusion Reactions Consensus guidelines for Oman
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 14, Issue 3
Abstract
Te recognition and management of transfusion reactions (TRs) are critical to ensure patient safety during and after a blood transfusion. Transfusion reactions are classifed into acute transfusion reactions (ATRs) or delayed transfusion reactions, and each category includes different subtypes. Different ATRs share common signs and symptoms which can make categorisation difcult at the beginning of the reaction. Moreover, TRs are often under-recognised and under-reported. To ensure uniform practice and safety, it is necessary to implement a national haemovigilance system and a set of national guidelines establishing policies for blood transfusion and for the detection and management of TRs. In Oman, there are currently no local TR guidelines to guide physicians and hospital blood banks. Tis paper summarises the available literature and provides consensus guidelines to be used in the recognition, management and reporting of ATRs.
Authors and Affiliations
Arwa Z. Al-Riyami| Departments of Haematology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Sabria Al-Hashmi| Department of Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Zainab Al-Arimi| Directorate of Blood Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman, Louis D. Wadsworth| Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Abdulhakim Al-Rawas| Departments of Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Murtadha Al-Khabori| Departments of Haematology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Shahina Daar| Department of Haematology, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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