Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that develops wheezing, urticaria, respiratory distress, and hypotension minutes after receiving a RBC transfusion? _____

Hint: diagnosis?

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that develops fever / chills, flank pain, haemoglobinuria, and DIC within 1 hour after starting RBC tranfusion? _____

Hint: diagnosis?

Blood transfusion reactions 1) _____ 2) Transfusion associated circulatory overload (TACO) 3) Delayed haemolytic transfusion reaction 4) Acute haemolytic transfusion reaction 5) Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) 6) Anaphylactic transfusion reaction

Hint: most common

What are the initial investigations for myelofibrosis? _____

Hint: 2

What hypersensitivity reaction is acute haemolytic transfusion reactions? _____

What is the most common blood transfusion reaction? _____

What distinguishing symptom is seen in acute haemolytic transfusion reaction? _____

Myelofibrosis causes increased ↑ risk of infection, thrombosis, and bleeding due to _____

What physical exam finding can distinguish myelofibrosis from aplastic anemia? _____

What blood transfusion reaction is caused by fluid overload? _____