Blood Tranfusion Do's And Dont's

Question 1

DO: let the RN administer blood and blood products.

Answer 1

Do: use Only NS in conjunction with administration of blood and blood products.

Question 2

Don’t: infuse any medication into the client via the blood IV tubing.

Answer 2

Do: read the product instructions because it states the maximum number of units that can be administered through a single filter.

Question 3

Do: use a filter

Answer 3

Don’t forget to flush the line after transfusion of blood or blood products with 0.9% NS

Question 4

Don’t: throw the tubing away in any trash bin.

Answer 4

Do: follow facility guidelines.

Question 5

Do: document administration of blood transfusion according to hospital guidelines.

Answer 5

Do: administer blood within 30 mins of receiving the blood from the blood bank.

Question 6

Don’t: forget to check the bag for abnormalities.

Answer 6

Do: obtain a prescription from the primary healthcare provider to administer blood or blood products.

Question 7

Do: obtain an informed consent from the patient or family member.

Answer 7

Don’t: let the HPC forget to explain possible side effects and risks to the patient.

Question 8

Do: administer the blood fusion slowly.

Answer 8

Don’t forget to observe 15 mins for adverse reactions. If there is no reaction you can increase the infusion rate.