Abstract
The use of blood products is common in the period after cardiopulmonary bypass. A rare cause of adult respiratory distress syndrome is a reaction to antileukocyte antibodies. The plasma transfused may contain a potent leukocyte antibody that may cause severe problems in the intensive care unit.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 195-196 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Vascular |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- adult respiratory distress syndrome
- antileukocyte antibodies
- heart surgery