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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Evaluation and Management ... of Transfusion ... #Transfusion #Reactions ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Blood Product Transfusions ... Transfusion Thresholds ... Related Acute Lung Injury ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Irradiated RBC Transfusions ... Intrauterine and neonatal transfusions ... Irradiation #RBC #Blood #Transfusion ... #Indications #Hematology ... #BloodBank #Management
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... Non-Hemolytic Transfusion ... Related Acute Lung Injury ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Causes of HyperKalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Increased extracellular K+:
 • Tissue injury
 • Hemolysis
 • Rhabdomyolysis
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HyperKalemia - Differential ... K+: • Tissue injury ... intake • Blood transfusion ... #HyperKalemia #Differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... extracellular fluid into injured ... Rhabdomyolysis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management
Thromboelastography (TEG) based therapy and Management

If r time prolonged -> FFP
If MA low -> plts/cryoprecipitate (if
based therapy and Management ... 50 - > platelet transfusions ... Thromboelastography #TEG #Management ... #Diagnosis #Hematology
Thromboelastography (TEG) Based Management
 - If R time prolonged -> FFP 
 - If MA low
Thromboelastography (TEG) Based Management ... 50 -> platelet transfusions ... Thromboelastography #TEG #Management ... treatment #diagnosis #hematology
Transfusion Reactions - Summary Cheatsheet
 • Hemolytic Reaction
 • Febrile Reactions
 • Transfusion Related Acute Lung
Transfusion Reactions ... Related Acute Lung Injury ... (TRALI) • Transfusion ... Reactions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #complications
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Trauma/Crush injury ... • Blood transfusion ... Blood transfusion ... #hyperkalemia #differential