This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on RBC transfusions for ages over 4 months. It was created by Janko Vong (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Karen Forbes (Professor of Pediatrics, University of Alberta).

Click on the image below for the full-screen PDF handout.

Related Content:

• Podcast: Transfusion Reactions

References:

1. Lau, W. Neonatal and pediatric transfusion [Internet]. Ottawa: Canadian Blood Services; [2017] [cited 2025 Apr 19]. Available from https://professionaleducation.blood.ca/en/transfusion/clinical-guide/neonatal-and-pediatric-transfusion.
2. Teruya, J. Red blood cell transfusion in infants and children: Indications [Internet]. UpToDate; [last updated 2025 Apr 04; cited 2025 Apr 19]. Available from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/red-blood-cell-transfusion-in-infants-and-children-indications
3. Teruya, J. Red blood cell transfusion in infants and children: Administration and complications [Internet]. UpToDate; [last updated 2025 Apr 04; cited 2025 Apr 19]. Available from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/red-blood-cell-transfusion-in-infants-and-children-administration-and-complications
4. Uhl, L. Pretransfusion testing for red blood cell transfusion [Internet]. UpToDate; [last updated 2025 Jan 21; cited 2025 Apr 19]. Available from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pretransfusion-testing-for-red-blood-cell-transfusion
5. Carroll, P. Neonatal & Pediatric Transfusion [PowerPoint presentation]. Transfusion Ontario: SickKids; [2021] [cited 2025 Apr 19]. Available from https://transfusionontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Neonatal-Pediatric-Transfusion-Paula-Carroll.pdf 

There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.