Complications of Blood Transfusion
Authors: LAWRENCE E. YOUNG
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1964)

Review1 July 1964Complications of Blood TransfusionLAWRENCE E. YOUNG, M.D., F.A.C.P.LAWRENCE E. YOUNG, M.D., F.A.C.P.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-61-1-136 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTransfusion of blood from one person to another subjects the recipient to numerous risks, most of which can be reduced by taking adequate precautions. Some of the hazards cannot be eliminated by any means now available. The complications of blood transfusion have been studied intensively during the past quarter century with the result that pathogenetic mechanisms have become increasingly clear, and preventive measures have been given wide recognition (1, 2). Some of the hazards that seem most worthy of emphasis at this time in the practice of internal medicine will be reviewed in this paper.HEMOLYTIC REACTIONSHemolytic reactions, especially...References1. 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Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Rochester, New YorkFrom the Department of Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and the Medical Service of Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York.Presented in part at the Fall Meeting of the American College of Physicians, Detroit, Michigan, November 21-23, 1963.Requests for reprints should be addressed to Lawrence E. Young, M.D., Department of Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 260 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester 20, New York. 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