Blood Transfusion Reaction
Question 1. Define shock. Name types of shock which can be met within your practice. How will you manage them?
Answer. Shock is defined as an acute clinical syndrome characterized by a significant, systemic reduction in tissue perfusion, resulting in decreased tissue oxygen delivery and insuffient removal of cellular metabolic products, resulting in tissue injury and severe dysfunction of vital organs.
“Risk Factors For Shock In Dental Patients”
Types of shock which can be met in my dental practice and management of the same
Following are the shocks which can be in my dental practice:
- Anaphylactic shock: It occurs due to the allergy caused by local anesthetic agent.
- Hypovolemic shock: It occur during and following any major dental surgery.
“Causes Of Transfusion Reactions In Dental Patients”
Question 2. Write short note on indications of blood transfusion.
Answer. Following are the indications of blood transfusion:
- Acute blood loss following trauma ≥15% of total body volume in otherwise healthy individuals (liver, spleen,kidney, GIT injuries, fractures, hemothorax, perineal injuries).
- During major surgeries—abdominoperineal surgery,thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery.
- Following burns.
- In septicemia.
“Understanding Blood Transfusion Hazards In Dental Practice”
- As a prophylactic measure prior to surgery.
- Whole blood is given in acute blood loss.
- Packed cells are given in chronic anemia.
- Blood fractions are given in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemophilia.
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