After the procedure

The needle and IV line will be removed. You might develop a bruise around the needle site, but this
should go away in a few days.

Contact your health care provider if you develop shortness of breath or chest or back pain in the days
immediately following a blood transfusion.

Symptoms of a transfusion reaction

Most blood transfusion reactions occur while you’re receiving blood or immediately after. A doctor or
nurse will stay with you while you receive the transfusion. They will check your vital signs and watch for
symptoms that you may be having a reaction.

Transfusion reaction symptoms include:

 back pain

 dark urine

 chills

 fainting or dizziness

 fever

 skin flushing

 shortness of breath

 itching