EP 93 - Blood Transfusion Reactions

About this episode

Dr. Morgan Taylor discusses blood transfusion reactions and the necessary nursing responses.

What happens inside the body when a blood transfusion goes wrong — and what should a nurse do about it? In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down everything you need to know about transfusion reactions, from the microscopic science to real-world clinical decision-making. We walk through a real clinical case with a 62-year-old patient receiving packed red blood cells after a GI bleed, and follow the nurse step by step from baseline vitals to a developing reaction, covering exactly what to assess, what to do first, and why the order of your actions matters. Whether you're in nursing school, prepping for the NCLEX, or brushing up on med-surg skills, this episode gives you the clinical clarity and confidence to act fast when it matters most. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

People in this episode

Host: Morgan Taylor

Guest: Dr Morgan Taylor

Topics covered

• blood transfusion reactions
• nursing
• clinical decision-making
• patient assessment

Keywords

• transfusion reactions
• packed red blood cells
• GI bleed
• clinical case

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