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Diagnostics: Blood Transfusion Reactions

Taming the SRU

In the era of modern medicine, blood transfusions are commonplace, especially in the emergency department. Transfusion reactions are a spectrum of adverse events that can occur with the transfusion of whole blood or any of its components. One of the major risk factors is receiving a blood transfusion in the past.

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TXA (Tranexamic Acid) in PediatricsĀ 

Pediatric EM Morsels

While transfusing blood can be beneficial to those who have lost it or continue to lose it quickly, blood may not always be immediately available. Or maybe the family does not desire blood transfusions. of IV form TXA [O’Neill 2020] Inexpensive ! of IV form TXA [O’Neill 2020] Inexpensive !