Trend in ABO-incompatible RBC transfusion-related fatalities reported to the FDA, 2000-2019.

Emily K StorchBeth RogersonAnne F Eder

Published in: Transfusion (2020)

The rate of reported fatalities from ABO-incompatible RBC transfusion has significantly decreased in the past decade. Still, about two cases are reported each year, highlighting gaps in best practices and areas for improvement.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
primary care
healthcare
red blood cell
sickle cell disease