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

Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2008 Jun;25(4):319-24. doi: 10.1080/08880010802016870.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung / pathology
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / etiology*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / therapy
  • Transfusion Reaction*