Important Note

Any adverse reaction experienced by a patient in association with a transfusion is to be regarded as a suspected transfusion reaction.  The signs and symptoms for initiating a Transfusion Reaction Investigation request include: fever (an increase of at least 1^oC (2^oF), chills, rigors (shaking chills), tachycardia, SOB, change in systolic BP, lumbar pain, nausea or vomiting, hives, urticaria, headache, chest or back pain, dyspnea, cyanosis, coughing, hematuria, shock, undue anxiety or any other adverse patient outcome.