Showing posts with label A patient with dengue developed acute lung injury after platelet transfusion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A patient with dengue developed acute lung injury after platelet transfusion. Show all posts

Monday, 27 February 2012

EMddinews:Makesure:A patient with dengue developed acute lung injury after platelet transfusion


Situation: A patient with dengue developed acute lung injury after platelet transfusion
Reaction: Oh my God! Why were platelets transfused?
Lesson: Make sure that no platelets are transfused unless there is significant spontaneous bleeding.