Transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
most common cause of bacterial contamination of infused blood
A
gram-negative organisms (Yersinia enterocolitcia, Pseudomonas)
2
Q
TRALI occurs at what time period
A
before 6 hours
3
Q
acute hemolytic reaction is characterized by intravascular or extravascular hemolysis?
A
intravascular
4
Q
delayed hemolytic reaction is characterized by intravascular or extravascular hemolysis?
A
extravascular
5
Q
in a patient requiring massive transfusion, 1 unit of FFP should be given for every how many units of pRBC?
A
1.5 units of pRBC
