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Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise transfusion-related acute lung injury (trali) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • TRALI is a non-cardiogenic acute lung injury occurring within 6 hours of blood transfusion - one of the leading causes of transfusion-related mortality in the UK. Distinguishing it from TACO is the key clinical and exam challenge.

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