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.

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