You are transporting a patient to a tertiary trauma center. The patient is receiving blood and has sustained trauma the local center cannot handle. You notice that the patient has begun to develop tachycardia, hives, and a fever. You suspect:

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The symptoms described are indicative of a transfusion reaction, which can occur when a patient's immune system reacts to the transfused blood. It is important to immediately stop the transfusion and contact the receiving facility for further guidance.

You Are Transporting a Patient to a Tertiary Trauma Center