Expert clinical guide on TACO: pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management protocols.
Transfusion Medicine
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury or TRALI
TRALI: Acute, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema within 6 hours of transfusion. Caused by donor antibodies or stored lipids activating recipient neutrophils.
Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
A transfusion reaction 2-14 days after a blood transfusion, causing gradual anemia from the destruction of red blood cells.
Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload or TACO
Expert clinical guide on TACO: pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management protocols.
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury or TRALI
TRALI: Acute, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema within 6 hours of transfusion. Caused by donor antibodies or stored lipids activating recipient neutrophils.
Rh Blood Group System
TL;DR The Rh blood group system is a classification of blood types based on the presence or absence of certain proteins (antigens) on the surface of red blood cells. Rh incompatibility can lead to serious complications. Antigen System: Rh antigens on red blood cells...
Blood Typing: Exploring Blood Type Tests and Beyond
Unlock your blood type! Simple tests reveal vital health info. Discover ABO & Rh factors with at-home kits or lab visits. Know your type today.
Rh Blood Group System
TL;DR The Rh blood...
Interpretation of Antibody Identification Antigram
Antigen identification antigrams decode antibody reactions in blood transfusions, ensuring safe blood selection by identifying compatible red blood cells that lack the antigen targeted by the recipient’s antibody.
Antibody Identification
Incubate patient serum with panel RBCs, check for agglutination! Enzymes & antiglobulin tests may be used to reveal hidden antibody reactions.
Antibody Screening
Antibody screening mixes patient plasma with red blood cells to detect unexpected antibodies. Agglutination indicates possible antibodies, requiring further identification for safe blood transfusions
Serologic Crossmatching (Blood Compatibility Test)
Cross-matching mimics transfusion by mixing recipient serum & donor cells. Clumping (agglutination) indicates incompatibility, preventing transfusion reactions.