What premedications are recommended to prevent nonhemolytic transfusion reactions in patients receiving blood transfusions?
Abstract
Premedications such as acetaminophen and diphenhydramine are often used to prevent nonhemolytic transfusion reactions, but evidence of efficacy is limited, making prestorage leukoreduction a potentially more effective alternative.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Blood transfusion and management
Blood groups and transfusion
Trauma
Hemostasis
Coagulopathy
Resuscitation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 20 February 2026
- Language
- EN