Are blood transfusion reactions underrecognized or underreported?

Introduction: Blood transfusions have become an important adjunct in health care. Nonetheless, there are risks associated with transfusions. Identifying and reporting blood transfusion reactions are fundamental aspects of patient safety. However, transfusion reactions are frequently underrecognized and underreported.
Source: Transfusion Medicine Reviews - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research