Transfusion-related acute lung injury and potential risk factors among the inpatient US elderly as recorded in Medicare claims data, during 2007 through 2011.

TitleTransfusion-related acute lung injury and potential risk factors among the inpatient US elderly as recorded in Medicare claims data, during 2007 through 2011.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsMenis M, Anderson S, Forshee R, McKean S, Johnson C, Warnock R, Gondalia R, Mintz P, Holness L, Worrall C, Kelman J, Izurieta H
Journal//Transfusion
Volume54
Issue9
Pagination2182 - 2193
Date Published2014
ISBN Number0041-1132
Other Numberswdn, 0417360
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a serious complication leading to pulmonary edema and respiratory failure. This study's objective was to assess TRALI occurrence and potential risk factors among inpatient US elderly Medicare beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, during 2007 through 2011., STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: This retrospective claims-based study utilized large Medicare administrative databases. Transfusions were identified by recorded procedure and revenue center codes. TRALI was ascertained via ICD-9-CM diagnosis code. The study evaluated TRALI rates among the inpatient elderly overall and by calendar year, age, sex, race, blood components, and units transfused. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess potential risk factors., RESULTS: Of 11,378,264 inpatient transfusion stays for elderly Medicare beneficiaries, 2556 had a recorded TRALI diagnosis code, an overall rate of 22.46 per 100,000 stays. TRALI rates were higher for platelet (PLT)- and plasma-containing transfusions and increased by year and number of units transfused (p

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