title: Secondary hemochromatosis as a result of acute transfusion-induced iron overload in a burn patient.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Red blood cell transfusions are critical in burn management. The subsequent iron overload that can occur from this treatment can lead to secondary hemochromatosis with multi-organ damage.
  
  
  METHODS
  While well recognized in patients receiving chronic transfusions, we present a case outlining the acute development of hemochromatosis secondary to multiple transfusions in a burn patient.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Simple screening laboratory measures and treatment options exist which may significantly reduce morbidity; thus, we believe awareness of secondary hemochromatosis in those treating burn patients is critical.
authors: University of Alberta, 8440 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7 Canada.
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Amatto
authors: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, #1126, 10230 111 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5G 0B7 Canada.
authors: Hernish
authors: H
authors: Acharya
keywords: Burn patients; Iron overload; Secondary hemochromatosis; Transfusion