Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that develops respiratory distress, hypertension, tachycardia and signs of a heart failure 6-12 hours after a RBC transfusion? _____

Hint: diagnosis?

_____ myelofibrosis occurs as a result of disease progression in patients with previously diagnosed myeloproliferatie disorder (e.g. PV, ET)

What are the bone marrow aspiration finding(s) for myelofibrosis? _____

What is the recommended RBC pre-treatment for a patient who will receive a RBC transfusion and has a history of febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction? _____

What blood transfusion is the most common cause of death? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with respiratory distress, hypotension, and noncardiogenic pulmonary oedema up to 6 hours after a blood transfusion? _____

Hint: diagnosis?

What is the management of delayed haemolytic transfusion reactions? _____

What is the What is the management of transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)? _____

What is the definitive investigation for chronic myeloid leukaemia which helps with determining the phase? _____

Chronic phase of CML can be asymptomatic, when symptomatic it presents with _____