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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
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Purpura (TTP) Diagnosis ... Contraindication to platelets transfusion ... Thrombocytopenic #Purpura #management ... #treatment #rheumatology ... #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
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
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion ... plasma volume transfusion ... , and CXR with pulmonary ... #Reactions #hematology ... #diagnosis #comparison
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Symptomatic anemia Diagnosis ... Supportive care (transfusions ... Aplastic #Anemia #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Transfusion Reactions - Summary Cheatsheet
 • Hemolytic Reaction
 • Febrile Reactions
 • Transfusion Related Acute Lung
Transfusion Reactions ... Febrile Reactions • Transfusion ... Injury (TRALI) • Transfusion ... #Reactions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Blood Product Transfusions ... Transfusion Thresholds ... maculopapular rash ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... Non-Hemolytic Transfusion ... maculopapular rash ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Hemolytic anemia, Post transfusion ... PD deficiency, Pulmonary ... Morphology #Atlas #key #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology