Medicine – MCQ 131 – Complications of massive transfusion
All of the following are major complications of massive transfusion, except:
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hypothermia
C. Hypomagnesemia
D. Hypocalcemia
Correct answer :A. Hypokalemia
Massive transfusions can cause hyperkalemia due to loss of potassium from the transfused red cells.