Blood Transfusion Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pathophysiology of acute haemolytic reaction?
A
Binding of IgM-type antibodies to RBCs causing haemolysis
2
Q
What deficiency increases the risk of anaphylactic blood transfusion reaction?
A
IgA
3
Q
How to differentiate between TRALI and TACO?
A
Hypertension in TACO, hypotension in TRALI
4
Q
Transmission of which type of infection is most likely to occur following a platelet transfusion?
A
Bacterial
