Blood Transfusions Flashcards
What is normally most often responsible for actuate life threatening anaphylactic reactions?
Plasma protiens
What are four blood components for potential reactions?
Plasma protiens, leukocyte a, erythrocytes, thrombocytes
What is the most common source of sensitization?
Prior blood transfusion
What are two clinical signs of acute anaphylactic transfusion reaction?
Rapid onset of shock and acute respiratory distress
What three species will show acute respiratory distress?
Humans, guinea pigs, cats
What is membrane attack? 3
Antibodies against membrane antigens which equals hemolysis, can occur within hours and is life thhreateningn
What are 6 things incomparable blood match can cause?
Fever, hemoglobinuria, bilirubinemia and urea, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
Why should you stagger vaccines on diners?
MLV can alter platelet number and function up to two weeks post vaccine
When should you do fecals, heartworm, hemobartonella stuff?
Every 6 months
When should you do FELV FIV tests?
Every 6 months
What should you do for a blood diner and hematology?
PCV and TP for each donation and a bit B12 supp
For a feline how much blood can be taken?
30-50 ml once every 3-4 weeks
How often can you take canine blood?
5-10 ml/lb of body weight of donor
What is the anticoagulant of choice?
ACd
What is ACd?
Citric acid, sodium citrate that binds with calcium to prevent clotting, dextrose (energy source)