Transfusion reactions Flashcards
1
Q
what causes an acute haemolytic transfusion reaction
A
ABO incompatibility
2
Q
how does an acute haemolytic transfusion reaction present
A
collapse
dark urine
renal failure
DIC
3
Q
how does a delayed haemolytic transfusion reaction present
A
occurs several days after a transfusion
patient becomes jaundiced with dark urine
4
Q
how does TRALI present
A
severe breathlessness and hypoxia within 6 hours of a transfusion
5
Q
what does you see on CXR of TRALI
A
pulmonary infiltrates
6
Q
what is the commonest cause of transfusion related death
A
TACO
7
Q
how does TACO present
A
acute respiratory distress due to acute/worsening pulmonary oedema
+ve fluid balance
8
Q
who is most at risk of TACO
A
elderly
young
renal impairment
heart failure
