Blood Administration

Question 1

What are the primary purposes of transfusions?

Answer 1

1. to increase circulating blood volume
2. to increase the number of RBC
3. to supply certain components as replacement therapy

Question 2

How much of the body is made up of blood? Plasma? Cells?

Answer 2

blood– 8%
plasma–55%
cells– 45%

Question 3

How much blood does an adult have?

Answer 3

Females have around 4-5L and males have around 5-6L

Question 4

What are the types of blood collection?

Answer 4

directed donation, homologous donation and autologous donation

Question 5

Define directed donation

Answer 5

donations made by a donor chosen for or by the recipient

Question 6

Define homologous donation

Answer 6

compatible blood donor– the type of donation that happens when you donate through CBS

Question 7

Define autologous donation

Answer 7

pre-operative– collection of your own blood 3-4 weeks before schedule surgery (up to 5 units)

Question 8

What is the recommended rate for initial blood transfusion?

Answer 8

50mL (slow) to check for signs of adverse reactions within the first 15 min