Originally Published: Modern Resident, February/March 2010
Original Article
Author: Robert Katzer, MD
Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
Submitted by: Saadiyah
Bilal (Publications Committee Co-Chair)
Despite a large amount of research on the issue, there is no
universally followed set of indications. However, the transfusion of blood and
blood products is a hazardous activity, and we all agree that there are several
dangers associated with it. This article deals specifically with the
noninfectious reactions encountered during and after transfusion.
