Acute haemolysis, DIC and renal failure after transfusion of uncross ‐matched blood during trauma resuscitation: illustrative case and literature review

ConclusionsAlthough emergency transfusion of uncross‐matched blood is commonly practiced at trauma centres worldwide, with low risk of acute HTR (<1/1000), our well‐documented patient case demonstrates the potential for acute HTR with severe complications.

Source: Transfusion Medicine - February 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: J. Fiorellino, A. L. Elahie, T. E. Warkentin Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research