Blood Transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
What is blood transfusion
A
It is a procedure whereby all or parts of blood are administered to a patient through a vein
2
Q
What are the types of Blood transfusion
A
Autologous
Homologous/ Allogenic
3
Q
Indications for Blood transfusion
A
Severe Anaemia
Accidents with severe blood loss
Major Surgery
Delivery
Surgery on patient ps with blood disorders eg SCD Thalassemia
Severe burns etc
4
Q
Indications for transfusion of whole blood
A
Severe blood loss 30%
Symptomatic Anaemia
Sickle cell crisis
5
Q
What can be given to reverse anticoagulant effect
A
FFP
