25th July 2024

A 45-year-old patient on the haematology ward is receiving a blood transfusion

A 45-year-old patient on the haematology ward is receiving a blood transfusion when you are called to see him with a temperature of 39.2ᵒC. He is hypotensive and tachycardic, has a prolonged capillary refill time and is sweaty to touch. You suspect a transfusion-associated infective reaction and stop the blood transfusion.

Which of the following would NOT be part of your management plan to treat this specific complication?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.