TYK62
What is the most common cause of death attributable to RBC transfusion?
A. ABO incompatibility
B. TRALI
C. TACO
D. Citrate toxicity
E. HTLV infection
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What is the most common cause of death attributable to RBC transfusion?
A. ABO incompatibility
B. TRALI
C. TACO
D. Citrate toxicity
E. HTLV infection
The answer is A. More than 25% of deaths attributable to RBC transfusion are cause by ABO incompatibility (1/600,000).