International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Jan 2008
Case ReportsTransfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) in an obstetric patient.
Transfusion-related lung injury (TRALI) is the leading cause of mortality following transfusion of blood products. Despite increasing awareness, the condition often remains unrecognised and therefore underreported. A 28-year-old with moderate preeclampsia had a post-partum haemorrhage following emergency caesarean section. ⋯ She was successfully resuscitated and made a slow but full recovery. Investigation through the National Blood Service confirmed the diagnosis of TRALI. TRALI is an increasingly common life-threatening complication of blood transfusion and should be included in the differential diagnosis of collapse in an obstetric patient who has recently received a blood product transfusion.
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Jan 2008
Comment Letter Case ReportsCombined spinal-epidural anaesthesia for caesarean section in a patient with long QT syndrome.