Case Report of Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury
Author Information
Author(s): Haji Altaf Gauhar, Sharma Shekhar, Vijaykumar DK, Paul Jerry
Primary Institution: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Conclusion
Transfusion-related acute lung injury is a serious but often under-recognized complication of blood transfusion that can be managed effectively with supportive care.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed acute respiratory distress shortly after receiving a blood transfusion.
- Diagnosis of transfusion-related acute lung injury was made after excluding other causes.
- The patient responded well to supportive management and recovered completely.
Takeaway
Sometimes, when people get a blood transfusion, they can have a bad reaction that makes it hard to breathe. This case shows that with the right help, they can get better.
Methodology
A case report detailing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of a patient who developed acute lung injury after a blood transfusion.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 46-year-old woman of Indian origin.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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