Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
PRBC volume and hematocrit
A
300 mL
55-70%
2
Q
What can you add to PRBC to extend the shelf life?
A
CDPA: citrate phosphate dextrose adenine
3
Q
How long does PRBC last with CPD?
With CPDA?
A
21 days
35 days
4
Q
Volume and shelf life of whole blood?
A
500 mL
12-24 hrs
5
Q
Massive transfusion complications
A
Citrate intoxication
Hypothermia
Acid base
Electrolytes
6
Q
Symptoms of citrate toxicity
Most common population
A
Hypocalcemia
Prolonged QT
Hypotension
Narrow Pp
Kids, liver dz, hypothermia
7
Q
What are the red cell mediated transfusion rxns?
White cell mediated?
Platelet?
Protein
A
Hemolysis, acute vs delayed
Febrile
TRALI
Platelet fever
Purpura
Anaphylactic
8
Q
What causes febrile non hemolytic rxn?
Onset?
A
Recipients antibody to donor wbc (Hla)
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