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Massive transfusion associated with a hemolytic transfusion reaction: necessary precautions for prevention

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CASE REPORT: A 45‐year‐old male presented in severe hypovolemic shock after a thoracoabdominal gunshot wound. The massive transfusion protocol (MTP) was activated and the patient was taken to the operating… Click to show full abstract

CASE REPORT: A 45‐year‐old male presented in severe hypovolemic shock after a thoracoabdominal gunshot wound. The massive transfusion protocol (MTP) was activated and the patient was taken to the operating room. His major injuries included liver, small bowel, and right common iliac vein. Hemorrhage was stopped and a damage control laparotomy was completed. He received a total of 113 blood products. During his postoperative course he received a group B blood transfusion on Hospital Days 2 and 7 based on incorrect blood typing late in his massive transfusion and repeat testing on Day 4.

Keywords: hemolytic transfusion; transfusion reaction; transfusion associated; transfusion; massive transfusion; associated hemolytic

Journal Title: Transfusion
Year Published: 2019

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