adjective
- occurring after or relating to the period following a blood transfusion
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in medical contexts to describe complications or conditions
Examples
- The patient developed posttransfusion jaundice within 48 hours of receiving the blood product.
- Posttransfusion reactions can range from mild fever to severe hemolytic episodes.
- The medical team monitored for posttransfusion complications throughout the recovery period.
- Posttransfusion testing confirmed the presence of an unexpected antibody.
- Doctors documented the posttransfusion vital signs every 15 minutes.