Transfusion Reactions

Recognition and management of adverse reactions to blood products.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
HaematologyEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

Guideline on the investigation and management of acute transfusion reactions
National
NICE guideline [NG24]: Blood transfusion
National
ACS TQIP Massive Transfusion in Trauma Guidelines
Local
Blood Transfusion in Obstetrics
Local
Clinical Guidance for Bacterial Contamination and Blood Safety
Local
Guideline on the investigation and management of acute transfusion reactions
Local
Guideline on the investigation and management of acute transfusion reactions
Local
National Healthcare Safety Network Biovigilance Component Hemovigilance Module Surveillance Protocol
Local
Prehospital blood transfusion coalition clinical practice guideline for recognition and management of transfusion reactions. USA, 2019: a joint statement from the American College of Surgeons
Local
Whole Blood Transfusion (CPG ID: 21)
Local