title: [Complications of massive blood transfusion after intrathoracic hemorrhage--a case report].
abstract: Acute hemorrhage leading to acute hypovolomic shock is a medical emergency carrying high mortality. It therefore requires prompt and effective treatment. We reported a case of lung tumor receiving lobectomy at our hospital. Repeated internal bleeding due to subclavian artery perforation occurred three times within three weeks after the surgery. During the period of resuscitation, the patient received emergently massive blood transfusion. Some complications of massive blood transfusion. Some complications of massive blood transfusion were noted later. A total of 89 units of whole blood, 34 units of fresh frozen plasma and 28 units of platelet was given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Army 802 General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D065227:Transfusion Reaction