In Vitro Lysis and Acute Transfusion Reactions with Hemolysis Caused by Inappropriate Storage of Canine Red Blood Cell Products

Abstract

Acute life-threatening transfusion reactions can be caused by inappropriate storage of RBC products. In addition to infectious disease screening and ensuring blood-type compatibility, quality assessment of blood products, appropriate collection, processing, and storage techniques as well as recipient monitoring are critical to provide safe, effective transfusions.