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TRALI was defined as "acute noncardiogenic pulmonary edema typically occurs ≤ 6 hours following transfusion of plasma-containing blood products, such as packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, or cryoprecipitate." In critically ill patients, TRALI remains the leading cause of transfusion-related fatalities and is accompanied by a very significant morbidity and mortality. Survival in such patients is as low as 53% compared with 83% in acute lung injury (ALI) controls.
The incidence of TRALi is likely underreported. In densely populated developing countries, incidence has not decreased due to lack of male-only strategy for plasma donation.
TRALI is associated with systemic inflammation characterized by low anti-inflammatory cytokine as interleukin (IL)-10, increased pro-inflammatory cytokine as IL-8. Regulation of inflammation should include avoidance of overproduction of inflammatory mediators. So, it can be dampened not only by increasing IL-10 but also by decreasing IL-1β release. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein which is up-regulated during infections and inflammation. CRP was recently identified as a novel first hit in TRALI.
Till now, there is no established treatment for TRALI beyond supportive care and monitoring. Recently, potential therapies have been reviewed, and it was concluded that the most promising therapeutic strategies are IL-10 therapy, downregulation of CRP levels, targeting reactive oxygen species (ROS) or blocking IL-8 receptors. So, antioxidants (such as high dose vitamins), were recommended for future studies as potentially effective treatment.
Vitamin C hypovitaminosis is observed in 70% of critically ill despite receiving recommended daily doses.
The aim of this study is to investigate the role of intravenous vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as a targeted therapy for transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI) in critically ill patients in terms of IL-8, IL-10, CRP, SOD, malondialdehyde (MDA), vasopressor use, duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU length of stay, 7-days mortality and 28-days mortality.
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Ethical committee approval will be obtained from Ethics committee of Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University.
The minimum required sample size is estimated to be 40 patients for each group.
Full written informed consent will be taken from all patients or their next of kin to participate in this study.
All patients will be subjected directly at time of enrollment to the following;
Samples will be drawn to measure the initial values of ascorbate level, plasma IL-8, IL-10, IL-1β, SOD, MDA and serum CRP.
Eighty patients with confirmed TRALI (n=80) will be enrolled from critical care units (tertiary hospitals). Then, in addition to their supportive and standard care, they will be randomized (computer sheet) into two groups:
All patients will be followed up and treated during the study time. All relevant routine investigations, supportive measures, medications and ventilatory data will be recorded.
All possible adverse events will be monitored, recorded and managed directly. Hyperoxaluria, microscopic calcium-oxalate crystallization or oxalate nephropathy will be monitored, recorded and managed directly.
After 96 hrs, resampling for ascorbate level and the same biomarkers will be done.
Measuring the study secondary outcomes will include vasopressor use, duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU length of stay, 7-days mortality and 28-days mortality.
Statistical tests appropriate to the study design will be conducted to evaluate the significance of the results.
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Adult (18 - 64 years) critically ill patients diagnosed with transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI), at the time of enrollment or maximum 6 hours before, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Working Group definitions and or the Canadian Consensus Conference criteria (29, 30) as the following criteria;
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40 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group
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