About Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI), all of the following are true except:
(A) Signs and symptoms usually subsides within 2-3 weeks of onset (B) Suppoive care is the mainstay of treatment (C) Steroids have a doubtful role in management (D) Moality is less than 10%
(A) Ans: A. Signs and symptoms usually subsides within 2-3 weeks of onset(Ref Harrison 19/e p138e-5, 18/e pg 1217 Wintrobe's 14/e p 575)TRALI - Treatment & recovery:Recovery within 2-3 days (instead of 2-3 weeks).No definitive treatment.Suppoive care:Patient's oxygenation improves & return to normal in 2-3 days.