FAHR – Febrile, Allergic and Hypotensive Reactions

This video on Febrile and Allergic reactions gives an overview of how to recognise, assess and manage acute reactions, and how to look after patients if they need further transfusion. It also covers which reactions should be reported, both locally and nationally.

Additional resources:

FAHR chapter, 2020 Annual SHOT Report

FAHR cases, 2020 Annual SHOT Report (slides 83-86)

FAHR cumulative data 1996-2020

FAHR Webinar 2020 (scroll down the webinars page to find webinar)

FAHR SHOTcast (audio 12m 25s)

SHOT Bite No.5 – FAHR – Getting the diagnosis right

This video has an accompanying script to assist those with hearing difficulties.