Acute Hemolytic Anemia
What is a hemolytic transfusion reaction?
A hemolytic transfusion reaction is a reaction that occurs after a patient receives a transfusion of "incompatible" blood. The red blood cells that were given to the patient are destroyed by the patient's immune system. Blood that you receive in a transfusion must be compatible with your own blood. Being compatible means that the body will not form antibodies against the blood that is received by it.