Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Systems- Haematology > Blood Transfuions > Flashcards

Blood Transfuions Flashcards

1
Q

What do you need to document when prescribing a blood transfusion?

A 
Patients details 
Your signature 
Date 
Blood components, volume and donation 
Any special requirements
Consent
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are some of the potential complications of blood transfusions?

A

Prions diseases
Circulatory overload
Acute haemolytic transfusion reaction
Shock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What disease is a potential complication of blood transfusions?

A

Prions disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is another name for Prions disease?

A

Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (CJD)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How do you treat prions disease?

A

By stopping the transfusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

When prions disease occurs due to a blood transfusion, what should you consider?

A

Wrong blood used for the patient
Circulatory overload
Acute haemolytic transfusion reaction
Anaphylaxis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

If a patient is anaemic after a blood transfusion, how can you confirm that the transfusion is the cause?

A

Blood film will show a normochromic and normocytic anaemia
As the reticulocyte count will be high
A DAGT will be positive
Alloantibodies will be found

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What type of antibodies can be found in anaemic patients who have had a blood transfusion?

A

Allo-antibodies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the 4 different types of blood transfusions?

A

RBCs
FPP
Platelets
Cryoprecipitate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

If RBCs are to be used for a blood transfusion, what temperature should they be stored at?

A

4 degrees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

If FFP is to be used for a blood transfusion, how long do you need to wait for it to thaw?

A

30mins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the indications for using RBCs for a blood transfusion?

A

Sickle cell disease

Anaemia that is severe or uncontrollable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the indications for using platelets or FFP for a blood transfusion?

A

Haemorrhage
DIC
Thrombocytopenia
Platelet disorders (obvs only for platelets)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the indications for using cryoprecipitate for a blood transfusion?

A

DIC
Renal failure
Hypofibrogenemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What type of hypersensitivity is involved with blood types?

A

Type 2

B for blood types

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What do you need to know about a blood donation?

A

Sex
Age
Recent travelling
Tattoos

17
Q

What is blood given by donors screened for?

A

Hepatitis (Hep B, C and E)
HIV
Syphillis

18
Q

What is the main cause of acute haemolytic transfusion reaction?

A

ABO incompatibility

19
Q

What are some of the clinical features of acute haemolytic transfusion reaction?

A

Tachycardia
Hypotension
Back pain
Dysponea

20
Q

Levels of what are increased, and therefore can be tested for, in acute haemolytic transfusion reaction?

A

Unconjugated bilirubin

21
Q

How is an acute haemolytic transfusion reaction managed?

A

Stop the bloody transfusion
High flow O2
IV fluids

22
Q

How much is 1 unit of blood?

A

525ml

1 pint

Systems- Haematology (26 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions