TRALI — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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ModerateHaematologyTRALIRACP Adult Medicine

A 55-year-old woman: acute dyspnoea and bilateral infiltrates within 4 hours of platelet transfusion. BNP normal. SpO₂ 82%. Diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — TRALI

TRALI: acute hypoxaemia + bilateral infiltrates <6 hours post-transfusion + no volume overload (normal BNP). Usually resolves 48–72 hours with supportive care.

Reference: NBA – 2024; ANZSBT – 2024