Transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
Which ABO blood group is a suitable donor to all?
A
O
2
Q
Which ABO blood group can receive blood from all?
A
AB
3
Q
Blood group A can receive blood from which ABO blood groups?
A
O & A
4
Q
Blood group B can donate blood to which ABO blood groups?
A
B & AB
5
Q
Blood group O can receive blood from which ABO blood groups?
A
O
6
Q
What % of population is RhD +ve ?
A
85%
7
Q
RhD -ve patients should only receive _______ blood ?
A
RhD -ve blood
Avoid exposing them to D antigen
8
Q
Antibody screening technique ?
A
Indirect anti-globulin test (IAT)
9
Q
Indications for red cell transfusion
A
- Symptomatic anaemia Hb<70g/L (80g/L if cardiac disease)
- Major bleeding
10
Q
Indications for platelet transfusion
A
- Prophylaxis in patients with bone marrow failure and very low platelet counts
- Treatment of bleeding in thrombocytopenic patient
- Prophylaxis prior to surgery/ procedure in thrombocytopenic patient
11
Q
Indications for FFP (Fresh Frozen Plasma) transfusion
A
- Treatment of bleeding in patients with coagulopathy (PT ratio >1.5)
- Prophylaxis prior to surgery or procedure in patients with coagulopathy (PT ratio >1.5)
- Management of massive haemorrhage
- Transfuse early in trauma
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