Which of the following statements about Acute Hemolytic blood transfusion reactions is true:
Answer is A (Complement mediated Hemolysis is seen) Acute Hemolytic Transfusion reactions following Blood transfusion are Type II hypersensitivity reactions caused most often by complement mediated hemolysis. These reactions are often life threatening and complications include Oliguria and acute renal failure (decreased renal blood flow). Treatment involves immediate termination of transfusion.
Complement mediated Hemolysis is seen
Type III Hypersensitivity is responsible for most cases
rarely life threatening
Renal blood flow is always mainatained