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Chapter-04 Transfusion Reactions

BOOK TITLE: Textbook on Complications in Gynecological Surgery

Author
1. Thomas Betsy
ISBN
9788180617140
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10963_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
11
Author Affiliations
1. Amala Medical College and Cancer Hospital, Thrissur, Kerala, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur 680 555, Kerala, India
Chapter keywords
Blood transfusion, TRALI, Haemolytic reaction, Allergic reaction, Circulatory overload, Mssive transfusion, Hypothermia, Citrate toxicity, Febrile non haemolytic transfusion reaction, Thrombocytopenia

Abstract

All aspects of blood transfusion are dealt with comprehensively, making it a ready reckoner in case a surgeon has to refer to a book suddenly in the event of facing a transfusion reaction. Real life incidences are quoted to start the chapter, going on to haemolytic reaction, which is dealt with in detail, describing its subtypes. Febrile nonhaemolytic reactions are then described. Allergic Transfusion Reactions and their grading and Transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI) are described in detail. Circulatory overload, bacterial contamination and tricky situations necessitating massive transfusions leading to hypothermia, and citrate toxicity are described. Delayed transfusion reactions like haemolysis, infection, and thrombocytopenia are also described.

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