Severe adult respiratory distress syndrome associated with transfusion of antileukocyte antibodies.
The use of blood products is common in the period after cardiopulmonary bypass. A rare cause of adult respiratory distress syndrome is a reaction to antileukocyte antibodies. The plasma transfused may contain a potent leukocyte antibody that may cause severe problems in the intensive care unit.
Connery
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CP
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York.
Stewart
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S
Lund
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N
Papadakos
P J
PJ
D000368:Aged; D000961:Antilymphocyte Serum / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology*; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D003422:Critical Care; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000601:surgery*; D010949:Plasma / Q000276:immunology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000276:immunology*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000276:immunology*; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000276:immunology / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors
D000961:Antilymphocyte Serum