A prospective multicenter observational study assessing incidence and risk factors for acute blood transfusion reactions in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reported incidence of blood transfusion reactions (TR) varies greatly.

Objective

To prospectively evaluate the incidence of acute TRs in dogs receiving allogenic blood products, using consensus definitions, and to assess factors associated with TRs.

Animals

Dogs (n = 858) administered allogenic blood products (n = 1542) between March and November 2022.

Methods

Prospective, multicenter surveillance study occurring in referral hospitals in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia recording TRs in dogs administered blood products as defined by the consensus guidelines published by The Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine in 2021.

Results

The incidence of acute TR was 8.9% (95% CI 7.0-11.1) for packed red blood cel

SUBMITTER: Hall GBF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423481 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature