review Flashcards
When issuing components, what information needs to be verified with the nurse
-patient name, DOB, MRN, armband number
-compare unit label and bag tag
-unit number and expiration date
-type of unit and patient
-compatibility
-special attributes (CMV neg, irradiated, Ag neg)
If a RBC unit is returned to the BB that was not spiked or stored in non-BB refrigerator, what temperature range of the unit is acceptable to return to BB shelf?
1-10 C within 30 minutes
What is the maximum length of time for a blood transfusion?
4 hours
What is the storage temperature for RBCs
1-6 C
What is the storage temperature for platelets?
20-24 C
What is the storage temperature for frozen cryoprecipitate and FFP?
<= -18 C
How often must the temperature of blood products be recorded if there’s not a continual monitoring system in place?
at least every 4 hours
What is the expiration date for frozen FFP?
365 days
What is the expiration date for frozen cryoprecipitate?
365 days
What is the expiration date for pheresis platelets?
7 days
What is the expiration date for Adsol RBCs
42 days
What is the expiration date for CPDA-1 RBCs
35 days
What is the expiration date for CPD RBCs
21 days
What is the temperature range for storing thawed plasma?
1-6 C
