Transfusion-related acute lung injury: a rare and life-threatening complication of a common procedure.
Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) has emerged as one of the leading causes of transfusion-related morbidity and mortality and is undoubtedly under diagnosed. It is a serious pulmonary syndrome that can lead to death if not recognised and treated promptly. The diagnosis of TRALI is based primarily upon clinical signs and symptoms and is, in part, a diagnosis of exclusion.
Aravinthan
Aloysious
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Addenbrooke's Hospital.
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Sayan
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Marcus
Neil
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D055371:Acute Lung Injury / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D065227:Transfusion Reaction