Stop transfusion immediately
and follow other steps
for managing suspected transfusion reactions.
Seek urgent medical assistance
as this may become an emergency.
Start broad-spectrum antibiotics once cultures have been taken, including cover for staphylococcal infections.
Provide cardiorespiratory support.
Send blood pack to the Transfusion Service Provider for urgent culture and Gram Stain
Advise Transfusion Service Provider to notify the Blood Service to ensure quarantining and testing of related components from the same donation/donor.
- See more at: http://www.transfusion.com.au/adverse_transfusion_reactions/sepsis#.dpuf