Showing posts with label dengue after platelet transfusion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dengue after platelet transfusion. Show all posts

Monday, 6 August 2012

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

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