What is a classic sign of bacterial contamination during a blood transfusion?
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The question is asking about the classic signs that indicate bacterial contamination during a blood transfusion. The user wants to know which of the options listed is traditionally associated with this medical condition.
Answer
Rigors, high fever, severe chills, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea and vomiting, dyspnoea, or circulatory collapse.
The final answer is rigors, high fever, severe chills, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea and vomiting, dyspnoea, or circulatory collapse.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is rigors, high fever, severe chills, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea and vomiting, dyspnoea, or circulatory collapse.
More Information
Classic signs of bacterial contamination during a blood transfusion are often severe and can lead to serious complications if not promptly identified and treated.
Tips
Common mistakes include not promptly recognizing these symptoms or confusing them with other transfusion reactions. Always monitor patients closely during and after transfusion.
Sources
- Transfusion transmitted bacterial infection - Lifeblood - lifeblood.com.au
- Clinical Guidance for Bacterial Contamination and Blood Safety - CDC - cdc.gov
- Transfusion Transmitted Disease - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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