Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

A patient suspected of having a hemolytic transfusion reaction should be managed with:
  1. Removal of nonessential foreign body irritants, e.g., Foley catheter
  2. Fluid restriction
  3. Steroids
  4. Fluids and mannitol
Explanation
Answer − D − A patient suspected of having a hemolytic transfusion reaction should be managed with fluids and mannitol. Hemolytic transfusion reactions lead to hypotension and oliguria. The increased hemoglobin in the plasma will be cleared via the kidneys, which leads to hemoglobinuria.
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