Incompatible Blood Transfusion as a Result of a Well-Known Human Error; a Case Report

Abstract

Blood product transfusion is a double-edged sword; it can be lifesaving in many circumstances, yet life-threatening serious complications may occur. Although transfusion-related reactions have decreased over the years as a result of hemovigilance networks all over the world, human errors still remain an important concern. In this case report, we describe a patient undergoing elective spinal surgery who received an incompatible blood product. Then we will describe measures to mitigate such errors.

Keywords

• Autologous Blood Transfusion
• Transfusion Reaction
• Blood Group incompatibility