Blood transfusion Flashcards

1
Q

define haematocrit

A

ratio of RBCs to plasma - normal is between 40-54% in men and 37-47% in women

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2
Q

individuals who are blood group A will have antibodies against?

A

B

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3
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individuals who are blood group A will have antibodies against

A

B

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4
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individuals who are blood group O will have antibodies against

A

A and B

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5
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individuals who are blood group AB will have antibodies against

A

N/A

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6
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An individual that is blood group A is RBC compatible with?

A

donor A and O

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7
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An individual that is blood group B is RBC compatible with?

A

B and O

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8
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An individual that is blood group AB is RBC compatible with?

A

A, B, AB and O

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9
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An individual that is blood group O is RBC compatible with?

A

O

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10
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An individual that is blood group A can receive plasma from

A

A and AB

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11
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An individual that is blood group B can receive plasma from

A

B and AB

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12
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An individual that is blood group AB can receive plasma from

A

AB

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13
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An individual that is blood group O can receive plasma from

A

A, B, AB, O

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14
Q

what temperature are RBC stored at

A

4 degrees celcius

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15
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at what temperature is platelets strored at

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22 degrees celcius

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16
Q

how long should you transfuse RBC for

A

2-4 hours

17
Q

how long should you transfuse platelets for

A

20-30 mins

18
Q

how should you store plasma

A

freeze it - need to allow 20 mins to thaw before transfusion