LEC notes Flashcards
What are 4 functions of blood?
Oxygenation
Hemostasis
Immune function
Transport
How does Oxygenation happen in blood?
Hemoglobin?
RBC transport oxygen from lungs to tissues and CO from tissues back to lungs for excretion.
Hemoglobin contains iron which allows it to pick up oxygen. “Heme” - iron, “globin” - oxygen transport protein
Hemostasis
Balance between clot formation and clot dissolution
*blood vessels will constrict to reduce bleeding, platelets form platelet plug and coagulation is initiated.
What is transportation function of blood
blood carries, oxygen, nutrients, hormones and waste products
Made possible by pumping of heart
Function of bone marrow?
Majority are produced in?
Spongy center of bones where RBC , platelets and WBC’s are made and stored
Majority are produced in vertebrae, ribs, sternum, skull, pelvis, long bones of legs
What is the function of the liver?
Manufacturer clotting factors, albumin, bile (critical in absorption in fat soluable vitamins K, A, E, D).
Cleans and removes dead RBC
Stores large quantities of blood and extra iron
Purpose of vitamin K
produces blood clotting factors.
What is the function of the spleen?
Removes old RBC from circulation,
Helps make RBC,
Filters bacteria,
Stores RBC and platelets
What is the purpose of clotting factors?
Form fiber matrix around wound to protect site while healing / scab
essential for preventing excessive bleeding and forming clots
What is Plasma
Carry RBC, platelets and clotting factors
Contains primary water, plamas protein and globuins, albumin
What are 3 types of blood cells?
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Thrombocytes
a single erythrocytes can carry how many hemoglobin modules?
1 can carry 300 hemoglobin modules
*hemoglobin gives blood its red color
What
Thrombocytosis
too many platelets
Body clots alot. RISK for stroke, heart attack, PE
What are neutropenic precautions?
Set of guidelines to prevent infection in people with low neutrophils
Diet, handwashing, PPE, room restrictions, avoid rectal procedures
Thrombocytopenia
Too few platelets in blood which can lead to excessive bleeding
BLOOD TRANSFUSION
5 important things
- Need to have a type and cross match
- Usually good for about 3 days
- Have consent and patient ID
- two nurses MUST verify
- Vitals before, during and after. Nurses stay 1st 15 mins after blood hits
What is the universal donor blood
O-
What is your universal recipent blood?
AB+
PRBCS
Packed reb blood cells
Transfuse over 2-4hours
4hr for pt who are worried about circulatory overload
Trauma - super fast even rapid transfusion
Hemolytic reaction to blood transfusion
Type of reaction
S/S
Time frame
Intervention
Antigen-antibody reaction
S/S: Fever, chills, nausea, dyspnea, chest pain, back pain
Happens shortly after starting
Stop transfusion and notify MD
Anaphylactic reaction to blood
Type of reaction
S/S
Time frame
Intervention
Hypersensitivity reaction
S/S urticaria, wheezing, dyspnea, hypotension
Within 30 mins of start
Stop transfusion, notify MD, prepare epi & steroids
Febrile reaction to blood
Type of reaction
S/S
Time frame
Intervention
Recipients antibodies react to donors leukocytes
S/S fever, chills
within 30-90 mins of starting
Stop transfusion, notify MD
Circulatory overload reaction to blood
Type of reaction
S/S -4
Time frame
Intervention - 4
CV system unable to manage fluid
S/S cough, frothy sputum, cyanosis, hypotension
Anytime during and several hours after
Stop transfusion, get help, prepare to admin O2 and lasix
Hemolytic and Febrile reactions to blood will both be shown with
Increase in temp