Open AccessAdverse reaction after transfusion of Red Blood Cells in a patient aged 97 years - case report
Author(s) -
Paulina Marta Kasperska-Dębowska,
Eliza Oleksy,
Andrzej Wojtczak,
Małgorzata Nowicka
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of education, health and sport
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2391-8306
DOI - 10.12775/jehs.2021.11.09.013
Subject(s) - medicine , blood transfusion , adverse effect , geriatrics , transfusion reaction , pharmacotherapy , intensive care medicine , emergency medicine , surgery , psychiatry
During hospitalization 97 years old patient had blood transfusion. This procedure lead to overload of cardiovascular system. Pharmacotherapy gradually improved the general condition of the patient. The patient was discharged in a stable state. Doubts arise; when blood should be transfused, in which cases should a blood transfusion be discontinued, what should be the recommendation for a blood transfusion for older people over the age of 90. There is a need for further research in geriatrics regarding the transfusion of blood and its components.