Responsibilities

If an adverse reaction occurs during the transfusion, it must be interrupted or discontinued immediately and the transfusing physician must be informed. The latter will decide on further measures. In the event of any adverse event during or after the application of blood products, a connection with their use must be considered. If there is a suspicion of causality, further clarification and the procedures for implementing the reporting obligations are initiated.

Every diagnosed adverse reaction is reported to the transfusion officer and the person responsible for transfusion, who decide on the next steps:

• Initiation of necessary measures to avoid errors and mix-ups
• Initiation of statutory reporting obligations