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Ringing the "T.A.C.O." Bell
April 24, 2013
Transfusion associated circulatory overload (TACO) is a relatively recent addition to the growing list of adverse events associated with blood transfusion. TACO is surprisingly frequent in its occurrence with estimates being as high as 3- 6% of all transfusions. TACO also causes a significant amount of morbidity and mortality, increasing hospital length of stay by 4 days with an overall mortality rate of 1-3%. Most importantly, many causes of TACO are largely avoidable through the use of evidence based transfusion guidelines, single unit transfusions, and safer transfusion administration practices. As National Nurses Week is coming up in May, we will highlight the key role nurses can play in reducing the incidence of TACO through “Critical Nursing Supervision”.
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