Preventing transfusion-associated circulatory overload in acute care setting
Oluwatoyin A. Fadeyi, Patricia Keresztes, and Emmanuela A. Fadeyi
- Hagerstown, MD Wolters kluwer Health 2023
- vol. 53 (7) :pages 37-41
Abstract: Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) is a potentially life threatening complication that can occur with the transfusion of any blood component, and accounts for up to 24% of transfusion-associated patients fatalities. This article discusses how to develop evidence-based continuing education and guideline recommendations that will increase nursing staff awareness of TACO and guide nurses in prevention and prompt intervention.