The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine  2011;26(3):184-187

doi:10.4266/kjccm.2011.26.3.184

A Case of Acute Lung Injury after Transfusion during Cesarean Section: A Case Report.

Hee Jong LEE 1 ; Mi Ae JEONG ; Ji Seon JEONG ; Min Kyu HAN ; Jong Hun JUN

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Keywords

acute lung injury; blood transfusion; complications

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a serious complication following the transfusion of blood products. TRALI is under-diagnosed and under-reported because of a lack of awareness. TRALI occurs within 6 hours of transfusion in the majority of cases and its presentation is similar to other forms of acute lung injury. We report on the case of a 34-year-old pregnant woman who suffered from TRALI after transfusion during Cesarean section.