PACKED RED BLOOD CELLS Flashcards
Component rich in Hemoglobin and RBC to increase the mass of the circulating red cell in situations where tissue oxygenation may be impaired
PRBC
PRBC indication
Restore oxygen carrying capacity
Patients that commonly require RBC transfusion (5)
- Oncology patients (Undergoes chemotherapy)
- End-stage renal disease patients
- Dialysis patients
- Chronic kidney disease
- Infants and neonates
PRBC contents
Quality Control: Hematocrit must be 80% or less
PRBC storage temp
1-6°C
Once packed RBCs are prepared, it must be transfused within 24 hours
Open System
Can be stored in the refrigerator depending on the anticoagulant used
Open System
Increased probability of contamination during collection
Open System
Red cell will settle down at the bottom of the bag when stored in the refrigerator
Open System
Should not be exposed to air for it to be considered as a closed system.
Closed System
Whole blood can be centrifuged from the bag to separate from plasma
Closed System
integrally attached needles that are connected to the satellite bags.
Closed System
It may contain anticoagulant solution
Closed System
If a segment or tubing of the bag is cut, it will already be considered as __________
open system
Immediate effect of one unit on PRBC (4)
The same with whole blood
However, it is much more efficient with the increase of hemoglobin and hematocrit
Increase in 3% Hct
Increase of 1 g/dL in Hgb
