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. 2011;33(5):337–341. doi: 10.5581/1516-8484.20110095

Table 2.

Immediate transfusion incidents reported

Type of immediate transfusion incident n Incidence
Febrile non-hemolytic reactions 114 1.35
Mild allergic reactions 49 0.58
Non-identified incidents 11 0.13
Moderate allergic reactions 7 0.08
Bacterial contamination 5 0.06
Mild allergic reaction and febrile non-hemolytic reactions 5 0.06
Severe allergic reactions 3 0.03
Transfusion associated circulatory overload 3 0.03
Acute hemolytic transfusion reactions 3 0.03
Febrile non-hemolytic reactions and bacterial contamination 2 0.02