An allergic transfusion reaction is when a blood transfusion results in allergic reaction. It is among the most common transfusion reactions to occur...

management and investigation of any suspected transfusion related disease transmission or transfusion reaction. Developing countries rely heavily on replacement...

using washed red blood cells in transfusion medicine is to prevent the recurrence of severe allergic transfusion reactions that do not respond to medical...

mammalian meat with the same alpha-gal causes an allergic reaction. Symptoms of the allergy reaction are caused by too many IgE antibodies attacking the...

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Type II hypersensitivity, in the Gell and Coombs classification of allergic reactions, is an antibody-mediated process in which IgG and IgM antibodies are...

because peanuts are legumes and not true nuts. Physical symptoms of allergic reaction can include itchiness, hives, swelling, eczema, sneezing, asthma attack...

chemotherapy. Preventive transfusion is often done in those with platelet levels of less than 10 billion/L. In those who are bleeding transfusion is usually carried...

such reactions. Management usually relates to the stoppage of transfusion for around 30minutes, until given antihistamines take effect. Transfusion may...

Transfusion-dependent anemia is a form of anemia characterized by the need for continuous blood transfusion. It is a condition that results from various...

treatment of massive bleeding, in exchange transfusion, and when people donate blood to themselves (autologous transfusion). One unit of whole blood (approximately...

hemolytic transfusion reactions, febrile non-hemolytic reactions, allergic reactions (ranging from urticaria to anaphylaxis), septic reactions, transfusion related...

allergic reaction. For some people with this condition, exercise alone is not sufficient, nor consumption of a food to which they are mildly allergic...

gluten sensitivity. Allergic reactions can range from sneezing and rhinorrhoea to anaphylaxis and even death. In an allergic reaction, initial exposure...

infusion of Imferon was not recommended to patients with a history of allergic reactions, and a test dose was required for all other patients undergoing treatment...

allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling...

disease such as hepatitis or HIV from blood is eliminated. The risk of allergic reactions is reduced. The disadvantages are: Higher cost due to individualized...

circulatory overload (TACO)), as well as transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI). Risks of transfusion transmitted infections are similar to that...

containing dairy products may be tolerated while fresh milk triggers an allergic reaction. The condition may be managed by avoiding consumption of any dairy...

responsible for this reaction. People who have had serious allergic reactions to blood transfusions in the past may be transfused with blood that has been...

to prevent a possible late-phase Type I hypersensitivity reaction. Severe allergic reactions (anaphalaxis) may require treatment with an epinephrine pen...

An allergen is an otherwise harmless substance that triggers an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals by stimulating an immune response. In technical...

Several causes are known, with the most common being some form of allergic reaction or parasitic infection. Diagnosis of eosinophilia is via a complete...

infusion or applied to the affected area. Side effects may include allergic reactions, high blood potassium, hypervolemia, and high blood calcium. It may...

carry extra risks for the recipient. Any blood transfusion carries some risk of a transfusion reaction, but between genetically related family members...

blood stream during exercise where they cause acute asthmatic or allergic reaction. Wheat may specifically induce WDEIA and certain chronic urticaria...

they include changes in color vision, seizures, blood clots, and allergic reactions. Tranexamic acid appears to be safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding...

stabilizing molecule of polyethylene glycol. PEG could trigger allergic reaction, and allergic reactions are the driver for both the United Kingdom and Canadian...

include vomiting, fever, and joint pains. Other side effects include allergic reactions and poor blood clotting. It is not recommended in people with kidney...

blood transfusion. A red blood cell concentrate typically has a haematocrit of 0.50 – 0.70 L/L and a volume between 250 and 320 mL. Transfusion of red...