Findings from NHO Annual Report 2011 Serious Adverse Reactions
Findings from NHO Annual Report 2011 Serious Adverse Reactions
Findings from NHO Annual Report 2011 Serious Adverse Reactions
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RecommendationClerical check: recheck the identity of the patient and theimplicated units<strong>NHO</strong> recommendations on investigationsAs a minimum blood cultures and investigations for haemolysis shouldbe taken on patients suffering a FNHTR to exclude red cellincompatibility or bacterial contamination.BCSH 2012 RecommendationFor patients with recurrent febrile reactions, recommend a trial ofpremedication with oral paracetamol given one hour before thereaction is anticipated (or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs inpatients with predominant chills or rigors - but an assessment of therisks of medication against the severity of reaction should be made ineach case).26/11/2012 National Haemovigilance Office 13
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