Transfusion reactions

Question 1

TACO symptoms

Answer 1

pulmonary oedema
hypertension

Question 2

TACO causes

Answer 2

pre-existing heart failure
too fast transfusion

Question 3

TACO management

Answer 3

slow / stop transfusion
IV loop diuretic
oxygen

Question 4

TRALI symptoms

Answer 4

hypoxia
fever
hypotension
pulmonary infiltrates

Question 5

TRALI cause

Answer 5

host neutrophil reaction

Question 6

TRALI management

Answer 6

stop transfusion
supportive care
oxygen

Question 7

acute haemolytic reaction symptoms

Answer 7

fever
abdo pain
hypotension

Question 8

acute haemolytic reaction cause

Answer 8

incompatible ABO blood

Question 9

acute haemolytic reaction management

Answer 9

stop transfusion
check blood ABO
direct Coombs test
supportive care, fluids

Question 10

anaphylaxis symptoms

Answer 10

hypotension
dyspnoea
wheeze
angioedema

Question 11

anaphylaxis cause

Answer 11

IgA deficiency causes anti-IgA antibodies

Question 12

anaphylaxis management

Answer 12

stop transfusion
IM adrenaline
ABCDE

Question 13

minor allergic reaction symptoms

Answer 13

pruritus
urticaria

Question 14

minor allergic reaction managment

Answer 14

temporarily stop transfusion
antihistamine
monitor

Question 15

non-haemolytic febrile reaction symptoms

Answer 15

fever
chills

Question 16

non-haemolytic febrile reaction management

Answer 16

slow / stop transfusion
paracetamol
monitor