2021 journal article
Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) Transfusion Reaction Small Animal Consensus Statement (TRACS). Part 1: Definitions and clinical signs
Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 31(2), 141–166.
author keywords: allergic reactions; anaphylaxis; Blood products; complications; morbidity
MeSH headings : Animals; Cat Diseases / diagnosis; Cat Diseases / etiology; Cats; Consensus; Dog Diseases / diagnosis; Dog Diseases / etiology; Dogs; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Transfusion Medicine / standards; Transfusion Reaction / veterinary; Veterinary Medicine / organization & administration; Veterinary Medicine / standards
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: April 1, 2021
AbstractObjectiveTo use a systematic, evidence‐based consensus process to develop definitions for transfusion reactions in dogs and cats.DesignEvidence evaluation of the literature was carried out for identified transfusion reaction types in dogs and cats. Reaction definitions were generated based on synthesis of human and veterinary literature. Consensus on the definitions was achieved through Delphi‐style surveys. Draft recommendations were made available through industry specialty listservs and comments were incorporated.ResultsDefinitions with imputability criteria were developed for 14 types of transfusion reactions.ConclusionsThe evidence review and consensus process resulted in definitions that can be used to facilitate future veterinary transfusion reaction research.