A patient on aspirin for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease is selected for an elective surgery with low-to-moderate bleeding risk. What should be done regarding aspirin management?
AStop aspirin for 7 days
BInfusion of fresh frozen plasma
CInfusion of platelet concentrate
DGo ahead with surgery maintaining adequate hemostasis
A blood donor is not considered for safe transfusion if he has:
AAnti-HBc +ve
BHBsAg +ve and IgM anti-HBc +ve
CAnti-HBsAg +ve
DAnti-HBsAg and anti-HBc (+)ve
An elderly patient is receiving a blood transfusion for anemia due to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). He was diagnosed with MDS two years ago and has required blood transfusions every six weeks for symptomatic anemia over the past six months. His past medical history also includes hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery disease. Halfway through the transfusion of the second unit of packed red blood cells, he develops tachypnea, lumbar pain, tachycardia, and nausea. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
Afluid overload
Bhemolysis
Cpulmonary embolism
Danxiety
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