Severe transfusion-related acute lung injury managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in an obstetric patient

J Clin Anesth. 2008 Nov;20(7):549-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2008.05.019. Epub 2008 Nov 20.

Abstract

Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is the leading cause of transfusion-related mortality in the United States. Management is usually supportive, including supplemental oxygen, intravenous fluids, and mechanical ventilation if necessary. Most patients recover within 72 hours. We present a nearly fatal case of TRALI in an obstetric patient, which was successfully managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Lung Injury / diagnostic imaging
  • Acute Lung Injury / etiology
  • Acute Lung Injury / therapy*
  • Cardiac Output / drug effects
  • Cesarean Section, Repeat*
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Oxygen / administration & dosage*
  • Pregnancy
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Time Factors
  • Transfusion Reaction*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Oxygen