A patient has been involved in an accident. They have a weak and thready pulse. Their vitals signs read:
BP 80/50
Pulse: 140
Temp: 96.0F
Respiration: 26
The patient’s spleen had to be removed. Blood is given to the patient and leads to a blood transfusion reaction.
A. What is the hypersentivity reaction occuring?
B. Describe the molecular pathophysiology of the specific type of reaction in part A.
C. What organs are possibly damaged and why?
