A blood transfusion was done to replace blood cells or other blood products.
Reactions can show up a day or weeks later. Let your care team know if you have any problems.
Medicine can help to ease fever or pain.
If you are taking medicine:
Your doctor may track your progress. You may need another transfusion or other treatment. It is important to go to all recommended appointments.
Tell your care providers you had a blood transfusion.
Call your doctor if you have any problems such as:
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
American Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Canadian Red Cross
https://www.redcross.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada
https://www.canada.ca
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Last reviewed March 2019 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcin Chwistek, MD