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Complications of massive transfusion.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20051407     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Massive transfusion (MT) is a lifesaving treatment of hemorrhagic shock, but can be associated with significant complications. The lethal triad of acidosis, hypothermia, and coagulopathy associated with MT is associated with a high mortality rate. Other complications include hypothermia, acid/base derangements, electrolyte abnormalities (hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia), citrate toxicity, and transfusion-associated acute lung injury. Blood transfusion in trauma, surgery, and critical care has been identified as an independent predictor of multiple organ failure, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, increased infection, and increased mortality in multiple studies. Once definitive control of hemorrhage has been established, a restrictive approach to blood transfusion should be implemented to minimize further complications.
Authors:
Kristen C Sihler; Lena M Napolitano
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Chest     Volume:  137     ISSN:  1931-3543     ISO Abbreviation:  Chest     Publication Date:  2010 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-06     Completed Date:  2010-02-02     Revised Date:  2010-04-06    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0231335     Medline TA:  Chest     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  209-20     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0033, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Blood Coagulation*
Blood Coagulation Disorders / blood,  etiology*
Blood Transfusion / adverse effects*,  mortality
Humans
Multiple Organ Failure / blood,  etiology*
Prognosis
Risk Factors
Shock, Hemorrhagic / therapy*
Survival Rate
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome / blood,  etiology*
Thrombocytopenia / blood,  etiology*
Comments/Corrections
Erratum In:
Chest. 2010 Mar;137(3):744

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