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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/25688| Title: | Transfusion-related acute lung injury : case report and literature review |
| Authors: | Attard, Stephanie Borg, Denise Mamo, John Vella, Sandro |
| Keywords: | Blood -- Transfusion -- Complications Lungs -- Wounds and injuries Dyspnea Tachycardia Anoxemia |
| Issue Date: | 2017 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Medical School |
| Citation: | Attard, S., Borg, D., Mamo, J., & Vella, S. (2017). Transfusion-related acute lung injury : case report and literature review. Malta Medical Journal, 29(3), 37-43. |
| Abstract: | Blood transfusion is a common procedure that usually goes without complications. However, adverse transfusion reactions should not be overlooked. Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is the leading cause of transfusion-related fatalities and is characterized by the onset of acute respiratory distress in the form of noncardiogenic pulmonary oedema. We hereby report the case of a 28 year old Jamaican lady who developed acute onset dyspnoea, tachycardia and hypoxaemia following transfusion of fresh frozen plasma and red cell concentrates. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/25688 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 29, Issue 3 MMJ, Volume 29, Issue 3 Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed Scholarly Works - FacM&SOG |
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