Blood Transfusions

Question 1

Reason for use of Fresh Whole Blood

Answer 1

Hypovolaemia

Anaemia

Question 2

Reason for use of Packed red cells

Answer 2

Non-hypovolaemic anaemia causes by chronic diseases and haemolysis

Question 3

Reason for use of Fresh frozen plasma

Answer 3

Clotting factor deficiency and chronic support of protein losing conditions

Question 4

Reason for use of Oxyglobin

Answer 4

Non-hypovolaemic anaemia

GDV

Question 5

Reason for use of Colloid

Answer 5

Hypovolaemia (blood or plasma loss, or haemodilution)

Question 6

Blood Types:

Dogs:

Answer 6

Tested for presence or absence of the DEA1.1

DEA1.1 negative - Universal donors

Question 7

Blood Types:

Cats:

Answer 7

Type A, B, or AB

Blood typing is essential - no universal donors

Question 8

Who can be a blood donor?

Cats:

Answer 8

• 1-8 years old
• > 4.5kg
• PCV >35%
• Previous pregnancy will not exclude cats
• Ideally indoor cats
• If outdoor, must have FeLV and FIV test

Question 9

Who can be a blood donor?

Dogs:

Answer 9

• 1-8 years old (younger for large breeds)
• > 25kg
• Good access to jugular vein
• PCV >40%
• Known blood type
• Adequate Von Willbrand factor (common in Dobermans)
• Not during pregnancy, but can donate after litter

Question 10

Clinical signs of complications of blood transfusions:

Answer 10

• Tachypnoea
• Tachycardia
• Hypotension
• Restlessness
• Erythema
• Pruritis
• Urticaria
• Increase body temp
• I/V cath displacement
• Fault with transfusion giving set