Anaphylactic reactions to blood transfusion in a patient with iron deficiency anemia: A case report

Abstract

Obstacles of transfusion of blood are uncommon but can endanger the health. Anaphylactic reactions associated with the blood transfusion (BT) of PRC blood components presents as bradycardia followed by tachycardia and urticaria within 15 minutes of transfusion. In suchcases, clinicians should strictly monitor the patient’s condition at least while the patient receives blood transfusion. Here we are reporting a case of 28 year old pregnant female presented with Iron deficiency anemia (IDA), a LSCS (caesarean section) delivery was performed and blood was transfused, who was affected by an acute anaphylactic reaction following red cell transfusion. This case highpoints the need to examine potential risk of transfusion of the blood component against the alleged advantage.