Transfusion Reaction Symptoms

Fever
- Hemolytic reactions
  - Incompatible RBCs (antibody in recipient)
  - Non-immune (heat, freezing, added solutions)
- Febrile non-hemolytic reactions (cytokine, WBC antibody)
- Bacterial contamination reaction
Rash
- Allergic reactions (plasma proteins)
- GVHD (donor lymphocyte activation)
Hypotension
- Anaphylactic reactions (anti-IgA antibody)
- Transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI)
Refractory reactions
- HLA alloimmunization
Other
- Electrolyte imbalance (Ca++)

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