Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI): A report of two pediatric cases

Yildirim I., Ipek M. Ş., Zorlu P., Yarali N.

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, vol.25, no.4, pp.319-324, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/08880010802016870
  • Journal Name: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.319-324
  • Keywords: Children, Respiratory distress, TRALI, Transfusion
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a life-threatening adverse effect of transfusion that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all patients who develop respiratory distress during or within 6 h of transfusion. Two children with TRALI are presented and the diagnosis, pathophysiology, treatment, and need for understanding and recognition to reduce morbidity and mortality are discussed. Copyright © Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.