Post-transfusion complication

Post-transfusion complication: causes, symptoms and treatment

A post-transfusion complication is a pathological process that can occur after a blood transfusion. This process is caused by group incompatibility of blood, its poor quality, the presence of pathogens of infectious diseases in it, or errors in transfusion techniques.

When transfusing blood, it is important to consider the compatibility of the blood of the donor and recipient in order to avoid the development of complications. Blood incompatibility can cause an immune system reaction that begins to attack the donor red blood cells, which can lead to the development of acute hemolytic shock.

In addition, transfused blood may contain pathogens of infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis and other infections. Therefore, before blood transfusion, it is necessary to carefully check donor blood for the presence of infection.

Complications from a blood transfusion can present with a variety of symptoms, including fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, cardiovascular problems, and other manifestations. If you notice any unusual symptoms after a blood transfusion, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Treatment of complications after blood transfusion depends on the cause and severity of the manifestations. If complications are caused by blood incompatibility, then it is necessary to immediately stop the transfusion and carry out intensive therapy. If complications are caused by infection, then specific treatment is carried out aimed at eliminating the causative agent of the infection.

In conclusion, blood transfusion is an important procedure that can save a patient's life. However, it is necessary to remember about possible complications that may arise after a blood transfusion. Therefore, when carrying out this procedure, it is necessary to observe all precautions and carefully monitor the quality of donor blood.

Causes of nosocomial infection

**Failure to comply with sanitary and hygienic conditions in the department**

_Conditions in medical institutions are characterized by an increased degree of sanitary non-compliance:_ * high frequency of sanitary and epidemiological complications in patients;

* the presence of a large number of infected patients in the hospital; * combination in wards and other medical premises of children and adults, patients with infectious diseases and persons without manifestations of an infectious disease; proximity in terms of territorial characteristics of the department of newborns and women in labor to the departments for sick people; year-round (year-round) hospitalization. In the departments, wound infections are most often recorded: wounds, deep soft tissue bedsores, inflammatory processes of the skin, mucous membranes (oral cavity, nose, eyes, rectum).

Specific complications are often accompanied by secondary (postoperative) infections: strepto-, staphylococcal, intestinal infections, meningitis, etc.