Blood transfusion consent
The chances for pt’s recovery/improvement will be significantly improved by receiving the transfusion.
Products have been strictly tested and approved by the American Association of Blood Banks.
Some reactions include allergic reaction: hives, itching and fever. Can be treated and may not even require transfusion to be stopped.
Transfusion reaction due to blood incompatibility 1/1000. Can be treated successfully, rarely can be fatal (1/250,000).
Small chance blood products will contain a virus not detected by testing. Viral hepatitis 30 per million, HIV 3 per million.
This may also serve as consent for additional blood products PRN.