Quiz 7 Flashcards
What is the definition of adverse effects of transfusion?
any untoward reaction that occurs as a consequence of infusion of blood or one of its components
When can adverse effects of transfusion happen?
occurring during the transfusion or several hours later; or delayed, occurring days, months, or even years after the transfusion
What percentage of transfusions are associated with adverse effects?
3%, usually mild
What percentage of transfusion-related fatalities are caused by TRALI?
27%
What percentage of transfusion-related fatalities are caused by Sepsis?
17%
What is the most common transfusion-related fatality?*
TRALI
What other transfusion-related adverse reactions are common?*
urticaria and fever
What should happen when there is a possiblity of a transfusion reaction?
stop immediately and investigate what can be the cause
What is a Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (HTR)?
Accelerated lysis of transfused red blood cells due to immunologic incompatibility
What are the two types of HTR?
- Acute
- Delayed
How long does it take for an acute HTR to occur?
occurring within minutes to 24 hours after transfusion
How long does it take for an delayed HTR to occur?
occurring within 3-7 days after transfusion
What is intravascular hemolysis?
complement activation and membrane lysis of RBCs within the vascular space with release of free hemoglobin into the plasma
What is extravascular hemolysis?
complement may be activated, but without cascade completion; IgG and/or complement coat RBCs which are ingested by splenic macrophages — characterized by hyperbilirubinemia
What are symptoms of Acute HTR?
- Fever and chills
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Back,flank,or chest pain
- Hypotension, tachycardia, shock
- Pain at transfusion site
- Renal failure
- DIC
What can you see with acute HTR patients under anestesia?
- red urine
- uncontrolled bleeding
What are symptoms of acute HTR with Intravascular hemolysis?
- Hemoglobinemia/hemoglobinuria
- DAT may be positive or negative
- Increased bilirubin (peaks after 4-6 hours)
- Decreased haptoglobin
- Increased LDH
- Increased BUN/Creat
- Elevated PT/PTT; decreased fibrinogen
How many phases are there in Acute HTR?
three
What is phase one of acute HTR?
- Ag-Ab mediated complement activation
- release of C3a & C5a promotes inflammation
What is phase two of acute HTR?
- Immune intravascular hemolysis stimulates:
1a. macrophage activation
1b. release of cytokines
- procoagulant activity
What is phase three of acute HTR?
- Systemic response with bradykinin and tissue factor contribute to:
a. vascular collapse
b. DIC
What must be ruled out before a patient is diagnosed with acute HTR?
FNHTR, TRALI, and bacterial contamination, and acute hemolysis
What is done by management at bedside during acute HTR?
- Stop the transfusion
- Perform a clerical check at the bedside
- Follow hospital protocol: send type & screen specimen, first voided urine, remains of unit and attached solutions to the Blood Bank
What does blood bank do for acute HTR?
- Clerical check
- ABO/Rh recheck
- Visual plasma inspection for hemoglobinemia
- Direct antiglobulin test (DAT)
- Observe for mixed field agglutination (IAT)
- Further testing if indicated (haptoglobin, urinalysis)
How do you prevent acute HTR?
- identify patients appropriately using 2 unique identifiers during every step of the pretransfusion process:
a. sample collection
b. testing
c. requisitioning of unit
d. issuing
e. hanging of the blood at bedside - ABO confirmation before transfusion either by:
a. previous history
b. by second specimen drawn at a different time from the type and screen
How does a primary immunization (DHTR) happen?
requires gearing up of the immune mechanism and a new production of antibody
How does an anamnestic response (DHTR) happen?
Over time, an antibody may fall below detectable levels and the patient if re-challenged with antigen
What is the most common antibody that causes intravascular delayed hemolytic reactions (DHTR)?
anti-Jk(a) [kidd]
How are DHTR diagnosed?
serologic diagnosis (DSTR) w/ positive DAT &/or IAT