SHOT: Transfusion risks

Summary

SHOT is the United Kingdom independent, professionally led haemovigilance scheme. 

Transfusion is a vital, often life-saving intervention, but it is not without risk. A clear understanding of these risks is essential for informed decision-making, effective risk mitigation strategies and maintaining trust in the safety of transfusions. SHOT shares the key risks associated with transfusion based on the UK haemovigilance data from SHOT 2020-2024

The risks shown are for all transfusion recipients, adult and paediatric.