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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Management of Transfusion ... Reactions This ... #Transfusion #Reactions ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Target: Antigen-Ab ... Erythematosus, Reactive Arthritis ... Dermatitis (ie. reaction ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR Classification
≥ 6 of 10 points = definite RA
Joint Involvement:
Rheumatoid Arthritis ... 2020 ACR-EULAR Classification ... #diagnosis #EULAR ... #Classification ... #rheumatology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Reaction (FNHTR ... Reaction (AHTR) ... anti-HLA or anti-HNA Ab ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Reactions Immune ... Reaction (FNHTR ... anti-HLA or anti-HNA Ab ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Transfusion Reactions - Summary Cheatsheet
 • Hemolytic Reaction
 • Febrile Reactions
 • Transfusion Related Acute Lung
Transfusion Reactions ... Cheatsheet • Hemolytic Reaction ... • Febrile Reactions ... #Reactions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Hemolysis Classification - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Causes

Commentary: Another way to think of immune hemolysis would be
Hemolysis Classification ... hemolysis, hemolytic transfusion ... reactions) - Dr ... #Hemolysis #Classification ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... prosthetic valve • Transfusion ... reactions ex. ... #causes #classification ... #hematology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion ... Reactions TRALI ... plasma volume transfusion ... #Reactions #hematology ... #diagnosis #comparison
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
hypersensitivity reactions ... Examples: Acute transfusion ... reaction, Haemolytic ... Examples: Rheumatoid arthritis ... allergy #table #classification