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Pulmonary complications of transfusion: Changes, challenges, and future directions.

Authors :
Grey, Sharran
Bolton‐Maggs, Paula
Source :
Transfusion Medicine. Dec2020, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p442-449. 8p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The pulmonary complications of transfusion (TACO, TRALI and TAD) are the leading cause of transfusion‐related mortality and major morbidity. Advance in this area is essential in improving transfusion safety. This review describes the drivers for change in haemovigilance practice, the influence of recent key publications and future directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*TACOS
*DISEASES
*MORTALITY
*ADULT respiratory distress syndrome

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Language :
English
ISSN :
09587578
Volume :
30
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Transfusion Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147811640
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/tme.12709
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