(MHD) Lecture 15, 16- Transfusion

Question 1

What is the “Holy Grail” of best practices when it comes to Blood Transfusion

Answer 1

1. Specimen ID
2. Patient ID

Question 2

Kernicterus

What disease is this condition associated with?

Answer 2

Staining of the Basal Ganglia due to severe hyperbilirubinemia. Leads to brain damage. Associated with Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

Question 3

The (2) key disease associated with auto-antibodies and hemolysis

Answer 3

SLE and Chronic Leukocytic Leukemia