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A member asked:
I only request for 5 of the complications that may araise during transfusion to a child
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I don't understand: I don't really understand your question. Transfusions are generally quite safe due to modern blood testing and screening. There is always some risk of illness due to the blood transfusion. You should discuss these with your doctor (or your child's doctor) to determine if the need for the transfusion is more important than the risk of possible side effect.
Answered 1/12/2020
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Agree with Dr. C: Complications from transfusion are rare and the benefit of transfusion generally far exceeds the risk. By listing the potential complications it would only scare you, for example, there is a risk of HIV transmission, but the risk is less than one in a million.
Answered 1/12/2020
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