Blood Transfusion

Question 1

5 Blood transfusion triggers

Answer 1

1. Low BP
2. High HR
3. Blood loss
4. Lactate
5. Reduced tissue oxygenation

Question 2

In the acute case of hemorrhage ___________ is not helpful when determining need of blood transfusion

Answer 2

PCV

Question 3

What is the 10/30 rule for blood transfusion

Answer 3

<10 Hb
<30 PCV

Question 4

When giving a blood transfusion, you must use….

Answer 4

Filter admin set

Question 5

What blood transfusion rate will increase PCV by 1%

Answer 5

1mL/ Lb

Question 6

Blood transfusion treatments that aren’t whole blood

Answer 6

1. Fresh frozen plasma
2. Cryoprecipitate (CRYO)
3. Platelet rich plasma
4. Platelet concentrate

Question 7

Indication for platelet rich plasma

Answer 7

Orthopedic

Question 8

Platelet rich plasma uses the ______________ ______________ after further centrifugation and removal of supernatant plasma

Answer 8

Platelet Concentrate

Question 9

2 advantages of platelet rich plasma

Answer 9

Reduced volume (vs whole blood)
Reduced risk after transfusion rxn

Question 10

Why may it not be good to do a first blood transfusion on a dalmatian with no cross matching

Answer 10

They don’t have DAL Ag