Bullae after rapid blood transfusion through a warming system

Abstract

(hematocrit 50-55%) and 2,700 mL of fresh frozen plasma. Two hours after starting infusion of blood products, an anesthesiologist noticed that the peripheral venous line was blocked. At this time, purpura in combination with a number of transparent tense bullae more than 2 cm in diameter was observed in the patient’s left forearm (Figure). The lesions were treated with ointment containing steroid for two days; unfortunately, we do not know the further outcome of the bullae because the patient died