TRALI Flashcards
1
Q
TRALI
A
hypoxia, hypotension
mechanical ventilation in MAJORITY of pts
rapidly resolves in 3 days
Mortality is much lower than other ALI
2
Q
TRALI mechanism
A
Leukocyte ab in donor blood react to antigens on recipient’s granulocytes
some cytokines and lipids in donor blood could cause inflammation