There is new understanding of the impact of Transfusion-associated Circulatory Overload (TACO), and Garrett Booth explains.
Dr. Garrett Booth
Dr. Garrett Booth
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed on this episode are those of my guest and I alone, and do not reflect those of the organizations with which either of us is affiliated. Neither Dr. Booth nor I have any relevant financial disclosures.
The images below are generously provided by Dr. Booth and transfusionnews.com.
Further Reading:
- TransfusionNews.com
- Lieberman L et al. A Retrospective Review of Patient Factors, Transfusion Practices, and Outcomes in Patients With Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload. Transf Med Rev 2013;27(4):206-12.
- Narick C et al. Transfusion-associated circulatory overload after plasma transfusion. Transfusion 2012;52:160-165.
- Alam A et al. The Prevention of Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload. Transf Med Rev 2014;27(2):105-112.
- Andrzejewski Jr C et al. How we view and approach transfusion-associated circulatory overload: pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, mitigation, and prevention. Transfusion 2013;53:3037-3047.
