A report was received on 24 oct 2023 from a 70 year old male patient with an extensive medical history including diabetes and end stage renal disease, who stated he went to hospital on an unspecified date to receive blood.Additional information was provided on 06 nov 2023 from the home therapy nurse (htn), stating both hemodialysis needles became dislodged during treatment and the patient lost an unspecified amount of blood on (b)(6) 2023.The patient felt dizzy, weak and fatigued, and went to the emergency department.While at the emergency department labs were drawn, patient''s hemoglobin was low (7.8g/dl), he was admitted to hospital and transfused with 2 units of packed red blood cells on (b)(6) 2023.The patient was discharged from the hospital in stable condition on (b)(6) 2023 and has since transitioned to in-center dialysis.
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