Which of the following is triad of complication of massive blood transfusion: March 2011, March 2012
Ans. A: Alkalosis, hypothermia, coagulopathy Complications usually seen with massive blood transfusion are 1) hyperkalemia, 2) hypocalcemia, 3) hyperammonemia, 4) hypothermia, 5) metabolic alkalosis (because one molecule of citrate liberates 3 molecule of bicarbonate), 6 )dilutional coagulopathies and DIC (most worrisome problem after massive transfusion and is the usual cause of death after massive blood transfusion) and 7) ARDS
Alkalosis, hypothermia, coagulopathy
Alkalosis, hypehermia, coagulopathy
Acidosis, hypehermia, coagulopathy
Acidosis, hypehermia, coagulopathy