26th July 2024

A 72-year-old man has been admitted to hospital following a fall. He has been treated for a neck of femur fracture

A 72-year-old man has been admitted to hospital following a fall. He has been treated for a neck of femur fracture with a dynamic hip screw. He does not normally engage with medical services and has not been to see any medical practitioner in years. Following his surgery, he requires a red blood cell transfusion. Around 6 hours after his transfusion, he begins to feel short of breath, develops an oxygen requirement and a cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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