Massive blood transfusion complication is all except -
Ans. is 'B' i.e., Hypernatremia. Complications usually seen with massive blood transfusion are 1) hyperkalemia, 2) hypocalcemia, 3)hypomagnesemia 4) hyperammonemia, 5) hypothermia, 6) Acidosis 7)dilutional coagulopathies and DIC (most worrisome problem after massive transfusion and is the usual cause of death after massive blood transfusion) and 8) ARDS. The lethal triad of acidosis, hypothermia, and coagulopathy associated with MT is associated with a high moality rate.
Hypothermia
Hypernatremia
Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia