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James P. Byrne, Jr., MD; John A. Dixon, MD

AMA Arch Surg. 1971;102(2):91-94.

Abstract
Severe pulmonary edema was observed in two patients following blood transfusion reactions. The amount of blood transfused was small and there was no evidence of fluid overload in either patient. The roentgenographic appearance is one of bilateral patchy infiltrates suggestive of interstitial edema. Hemolysis of erythrocytes with release of substances causing constriction of pulmonary arterioles or venules, or intravascular coagulation are possible pathophysiologic mechanisms. Therapy consists of the usual respiratory support measures. Dextran 40, heparin sodium, and isoproterenol may be of benefit.

Author Affiliations
Salt Lake City; Ogden, Utah

From the University Surgical Service, MeKay-Dee Hospital Center, Ogden, Utah (Dr. Dixon) and the Department of Surgery, University of Utah College of Medicine, Salt Lake City (Dr. Byrne).

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 23, 1970.

Reprint requests to University Hospital, Box 30, Salt Lake City 84112 (Dr. Byrne).

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