Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a potentially fatal pulmonary complication of blood transfusion. It is caused by antibodies and bioactive substances in blood products that activate neutrophils in the lungs. TRALI accounts for 13% of transfusion-related fatalities. Risk factors include plasma-containing products and antibodies from female donors who have been pregnant. Studies show implementing male-predominant plasma transfusion strategies and HLA antibody screening can reduce TRALI cases and fatalities. However, screening also reduces the available donor pool and platelet availability. Further research is still needed to balance TRALI mitigation and adequate blood supply.