........after blood is hung does a hemolytic tranfusion reaction usually occur?This was a question on our exam today, and I couldnt for the life of me think of it. Even looking it up after the fact has led me no where.Anyone know??
Woodenpug, BSN 734 Posts Specializes in MPCU. Feb 17, 2009 I've never seen a true hemolytic reaction. This source: http://www.itxm.org/TMU2002/Issue6.htm says within two hours.
pharmgirl 446 Posts Specializes in ER, ICU, Medsurg. Feb 17, 2009 We were taught to stay with the person for the first 15 minutes (at the very least) b/c if a reaction is going happen, it will happen then. Then do checks every 15-30 thereafter.
motivated2nurse 228 Posts Specializes in ED. Has 2 years experience. Feb 17, 2009 I too was taught that if it happens it will occur in the first 15 minutes, my mom who is a nurse says that it will occur almost immediately.
Daytonite, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 14,603 Posts Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt. Has 40 years experience. Feb 18, 2009 The worst case scenario would be anaphylaxsis. The patient experiences respiratory problems and death, if untreated, within 15 minutes.
