Blood Flashcards
what is autologous transfusion
own blood collected for future transfusion
when is it collected?
4 to 6 weeks before surgery
why should the patient take iron before the take blood?
to prevent depletion iron
What do they do with blood is it’s not needed
its frozen for the future or used by another person that needs it.
Use __ g for catheter
22 g minimum. 20 g preferred
Verify __ with 2nd RN.
blood, match data, patient’s name DOB MRN unit # blood type expiration date.
Prime blood tube with __
0.9% NS (only saline)
Take baseline of __ before starting transfusion.
VS
Intra-procedure stay with patient for __
15-20 mins
Blood should run for __
2-4 hours
increase rate after __ only if __ are stable
15 mins; VS
Post-op dispose of __
blood tubing & empty bag in biohazard bin.
Blood tubing can be used for __ or __
2 consecutive units; max 4 hours
Chill, fever, low back pain, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, feeling of impending doom, chest pain or tightness is a reaction of __
Acute hemolytic (usually when incompatible)
Chills, flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, increased body temp >1 occurs because of __.
development of anti-WBC antibodies (Febrile)
