ACD Flashcards
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ACD
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Anticoagulant Citrate Phosphate Dextrose
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ACD Drug Class
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Anticoagulant
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ACD Dose
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14 mL ACD:100 mL blood
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ACD Indications
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Anticoagulant meant only for autologous blood collection
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ACD Contraindications
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Not for direct IV use
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ACD Mechanism of Action
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Citrate ion chelates calcium, eliminating it from the coagulation system
Citric acid, sodium citrate, and sodium phosphate buffer the solution to optimal pH
Dextrose for glycolysis
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ACD Adverse Effects
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Large volumes of autologous blood with ACD may result in citrate toxicity if given rapidly, calcium may be administered
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ACD Contents
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100 mL of CPD:
299 mg citric acid
2.63 g sodium citrate
222 mg monobasic sodium phosphate
2.55 g dextrose
