Objectives: The objective of our study was to observe and analyze the transfusion reactions (TRs) encountered in our blood bank. Material and Methods: The mixed-method study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Blood Centre Service, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, over a period of 60 months. A purposive convenience sampling technique was used to recruit the study participants. Data collection was done using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire and force field analysis. A participatory research appraisal technique was done among the health care professionals. Results: The majority of the adverse transfusion reactions (ATRs) were fever with chills and rigor, fever, itching, and rashes. Reactions were encountered mostly among the females when compared to the males. Most of the reaction occurred due to concentrated red blood cell blood products and the reaction occurred after 1–2 h from the start of transfusion. Enabling barriers and facilitating factors were enlisted in the force field analysis. Conclusion: Proper monitoring and awareness of the signs and symptoms of ATRs enable early detection of these reactions. It is the responsibility of the blood transfusion consultant and their clinical counterpart to promote awareness of safe transfusion practices, thereby ensuring an effective hemovigilance system that improves patient care.
Keloth et al. (Thu,) studied this question.