Blood Transfusions Flashcards
1
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Equipment required for blood transfusion
A
- Blood product
- Administration set/infusion device/pump
- Compatible fluids
- Order form/chart
- Labels
2
Q
Rationale for red cell products
A
- treat haemorrhage + improve oxygen*
- blood loss >30%
- anaemia
3
Q
Rationale for platelet products
A
- helps w/ clotting to prevent haemorrhage
- trauma
- surgery
4
Q
Rationale for FFP (fresh frozen plasma) products
A
protein
- burns, infection, liver failure
5
Q
Rationale for cryoprecipitate products
A
- hypofibrinogenemia*
- massive haemorrhage
6
Q
Nursing responsibilities
A
- Informed consent
- Check legal order
- Check integrity of blood products (clot, discolouration, damage, room temp)
- Site of IV access
- Aseptic technique
- Initial set of observations
- Ongoing monitoring for transfusion reactions
- Documentation
7
Q
Possible transfusion reactions
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- Rash, urticaria, flush
- Fever, chills
- Nausea, vomiting
- Tachycardia, hypotension
- Dyspnoea, wheezing
- Chest pain
8
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What to do if transfusion reaction
A
- Stop transfusion immediately
- Escalate
- Vital signs
