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.