About Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI), all of the following are true except:

A. Signs and symptoms usually subsides within 2-3 weeks of onset

B. Suppoive care is the mainstay of treatment

C. Steroids have a doubtful role in management

D. Moality is less than 10%

Correct Answer: Signs and symptoms usually subsides within 2-3 weeks of onset

Description: Ans: A. Signs and symptoms usually subsides within 2-3 weeks of onset(Ref Harrison 19/e p138e-5, 18/e pg 1217 Wintrobe's 14/e p 575)TRALI - Treatment & recovery:Recovery within 2-3 days (instead of 2-3 weeks).No definitive treatment.Suppoive care:Patient's oxygenation improves & return to normal in 2-3 days.

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