What Should Patients and Healthcare Providers Do to Reduce the Risk of TTIs?
Patients and healthcare providers can take several steps to reduce the risk of TTIs:
- Informed Consent: Ensure patients are informed about the risks of transfusion and the measures in place to mitigate these risks. - Use of Alternatives: Consider alternatives to transfusion, such as autologous blood donation or the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents. - Monitoring and Reporting: Closely monitor patients for signs of infection post-transfusion and report any suspected cases of TTIs immediately.
