(dhtr)-delayedhemolytictransfusionreacti

(DHTR)-Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction

Dr Mukesh M Desai MD

Haematologist Oncologist & Immunologist.

    • B J Wadia Hospital for Children

    • Balabhai Nanavati Hospital

    • Sir H. N. Hospital

e mail : mmdesai007@gmail.com

DELAYED HEMOLYTIC TRANSFUSION REACTION:

clinical pearls:

    • Failure of rise in Hb may be a clue to DHTR.

    • Jaundice post Tx.

    • Development of Hburia

    • Anamnestic response may occur very quickly with in hrs

    • always send a fresh sample for crossmatching if last Tx is given before 48 hrs.