Preventing Death From Incompatible Transfusions
- 1 March 1969
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 45 (3) , 84-88
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1969.11697052
Abstract
Many deaths from incompatible hemolytic blood transfusions can be prevented if recognized and treated swiftly. To check quickly for hemolysis, draw blood, check plasma for visible hemolysis, and promptly do a Coombs test and detèrmine the plasma hemoglobin level. Using these means, compare post-transfusion with pretransfusion specimens. If tests indicate hemolysis after transfusion, immediately infuse mannitol into patient.Keywords
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