TRANSFUSION REACTIONS: MONITORING IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Course overview

Transfusion reactions must be prevented or quickly identified and treated because most are potentially life-threatening events. Transfusion reactions fall into several categories; they occur as either acute or delayed reactions, and signs/symptoms range in severity from uncomfortable to life-threatening. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to monitor for transfusion reactions in the pediatric patient. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.