Symptoms of transfusion reactions can vary depending on the type of reaction and may include:
- Fever and Chills: Common in febrile reactions.
- Rash and Itching: Indicative of an allergic reaction.
- Shortness of Breath: Can occur in TRALI or TACO.
- Back or Chest Pain: May indicate a hemolytic reaction.
- Hypotension or Hypertension: Blood pressure changes can occur in various reactions.
- Dark Urine: A sign of hemolysis in hemolytic reactions.
- Nausea and Vomiting: General symptoms that can accompany many types of reactions.