Module 1: Hematology Physiology Flashcards
T or F: All individuals produce antibodies to the AB carbohydrate antigen that they lack.
T
ABO blood group is based on carbohydrate antigens present on RBC membrane either as _______ or ________.
Glycoprotein; Glycosphingolipids
Predict the blood type of the following: 1. Ag - - Ab antiA, antiB 2. Ag A Ab antiB 3. Ag B Ab antiA 4. Ag A, B Ab - -
- O
- A
- B
- AB
Why are agglutinins produced in people who do not have the respective agglutinogens in their red blood cells?
Small amounts of these agglutinogens enter through food and bacteria which initiate the production of agglutinins
Rh blood group has 6 antigens. These are..
C, D, E, c, d, e
Most widely prevalent among the 6 Rh antigens
D
T or F: Hemolytic disease of the newborn usually manifests i. The second Rh+ baby.
T
Two ways of identifying blood types
Forward
Reverse
Identify antigen by antisera
Forward typing
Identify isoagglutinin in serum
Reverse typing
Matches donor blood unit to recipient’s blood
Cross-matching
T or F: Cross-matching should always be done even in mergency cases.
F, may not be done in emergency cases (give type-specific)
Blood transfusion products
Whole blood Packed red blood cells Platelet concentrate Fresh frozen plasma Cryosupernate Cryoprecipitate
Increases oxygen-carrying capacity
Whole blood; Packed red blood cells
T or F: Whole blood is ideal for cases of acute hemorrhage of more than 25% of blood volume.
T
T or F: Packed red blood is given to patients with anemia but without symptoms.
F, should be given to those with anemia and symptoms (dizziness, inc heart rate, difficulty breathing)
Reduces risk of mucosal bleeding
Platelet concentrates
Thresholds for transfusion:
Patient w/o fever or infection
Patient w/ fever or infection
Undergoing invasive procedure
5,000
10,000
50,000
Contains stable coagulation factors and plasma proteins
Fresh frozen plasma
These inactivate factors V and VIII
Protein C
Used for correction of coagulopathies including rapid reversal of warfarin, supplying deficient plasma proteins, treatment of TTP
Fresh frozen plasma
Supplies fibrinogen, factor VIII and von Willebrand factor
Cryoprecipitate
Each unit of cryoprecipitate contains ____ units of factor VIII
80
Contains factor IX
Cryosupernate
Adverse reactions to transfusion can be..
Immunologic
Non immunologic
Infections
Immunologic reactions to transfusion?
Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic reactions Anaphylaxis Graft versus host disease Transfusion-related acute lung injury Posttransfusion purpura
Non immunologic reactions to transfusion:
Fluid overload Hypothermia Electrolyte imbalances Iron overload Hypotensive reactions Immunomodulation
Infections related to transfusion?
Viral (hepB/C, HIV, CMV etc)
Bacterial contamination
Aids in prevention of bloodloss
Hemostasis
Stages of hemostasis
Reflex vasoconstriction
Primary hemostasis
Secondary hemostasis
Clot retraction or Clot dissolution
Results in immediate reduction in bleeding
Reflex vasoconstriction
Mechanisms of reflex vasoconstriction
Local myogenic spasm-strongest contributor
Local autocoid factors from platelets and injured tissues
Nervous reflexes
Formation of platelet plug
Primary hemostasis
Responsible for hemostasis of small vessels
Primary hemostasis
Primary hemostasis involves..
Platelets (key player)
Blood vessel wall
VWF
Platelets are also called
Thrombocytes
Platelets originate from
Megakaryocytes
T or F: Platelets can reproduce.
F
Normal platelet count
150,000 to 450,000
Function in platelets: actin and myosin fibers
Contraction (also thrombosthenin)
Function in platelets: ER and golgi
Calcium storage
Function in platelets: mitochondria
Produces ATP and ADP
Function: Fibrin-stabilizing factor
Stabilizes fibrin network
Function in platelets: surface glycoproteins
Causes platelet adherence to injured tissue and collagen