Blood transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
List two blood products that can be given as blood transfusions
A
Packed red cells
Platelets
FFP (fresh frozen plasma)
Human albumin solution
2
Q
Name one indication for FFP
A
DIC, liver disease, TTP, massive haemorrhage
3
Q
Name two types of immediate transfusion reactions
A
haemolytic bacterial contamination febrile-non haemolytic allergic fluid overload
4
Q
Name one type of delayed transfusion reaction
A
Delayed haemolytic
Iron overload
GvHD
5
Q
What are the components of FFP?
A
all coagulation factors except for platelets
