title: Transfusion associated circulatory overload: a critical incident.
abstract: Transfusion associated circulatory overload (TACO) is a serious but under-recognised complication of blood transfusion. While the exact incidence rate is unknown the associated morbidity and mortality make this a transfusion reaction worthy of attention. This article provides details of a critical incident involving TACO followed by a literature review and discussion written from the perspective of a student ODP. The goal of this article is to raise awareness of TACO amongst hospital staff to facilitate faster recognition and earlier intervention in future events.
authors: Operating Department, Glasgow Caledonian University. emcgoodall@gmail.com
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authors: Goodall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D065227:Transfusion Reaction