What Are the Criteria for Hypotensive Transfusion Reaction?
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Accounting for about 3% of reported transfusion reactions, a **hypotensive transfusion reaction** (HTR) is a distinct type of adverse event characterized by a rapid, isolated drop in blood pressure. Unlike other reactions, HTR is defined by specific blood pressure changes, occurring during or shortly after the transfusion, and requires the exclusion of other potential causes.
