Most people experience no complications during a blood transfusion, but some have adverse reactions during or after treatment. Examples include a fever, chills, itching, or breathing difficulty.

The earliest description of an incompatible hemolytic transfusion reaction dates to the experimental start of transfusion therapy in the mid-17th century. While treating a nobleman who had episodes of ...

The hemoglobin threshold for transfusion of red cells in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding is controversial. We compared the efficacy and safety of a restrictive transfusion strategy with ...

When you get a blood transfusion, you receive blood via an intravenous (IV) line. Blood transfusions are sometimes necessary after an injury or surgery causes a high amount of blood loss. Some people ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Doctors may recommend blood transfusions as part of AML treatment. The specific transfusion type and associated risks ...

If the blood type is not a match, you can experience a transfusion reaction. You can also have a transfusion reaction if you receive blood containing infectious microbes, if you experience an allergic ...