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Blood Transfusion Injuries Mistakes made during blood transfusions can lead to severe injuries, and in some cases death. Sadly, such mistakes are more common than is generally known. An estimated 12 to 13 people die annually in the United States from preventable blood transfusion injuries, although some experts suspect that this number is underestimated. Blood transfusion injuries represent just one consequence of the unfortunate rise of medical malpractice in the healthcare community. If you or a loved one has sustained a blood transfusion injury because of the negligence or malpractice of a medical professional, you need to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Causes of Blood Transfusion Injuries In almost all cases, blood transfusion injuries are caused by medical negligence. injuries are: Storage of blood supplies for different patients in the same refrigerator Inadequate staffing or staff training Multiple transfusions being performed at once Lack of informed consent for the transfusion Inadequate blood and patient verification protocol Incorrect blood identification and labeling

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