Whole Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Classificatioon
A
Blood products
2
Q
Mechanism
A
Directly replaces blood volume. including RBCs, clotting factors, platelets, etc.
3
Q
Onset
A
Immediate
4
Q
Duration
A
Varies
5
Q
Indications
A
-Blunt or penetration trauma causing hypovolemia.
-GI Bleed causing hypotension hypovolemia.
-Suspected AAA.
-Post partum hemorrhage.
-Witnessed traumatic arrest with significant hemorrhaging.
6
Q
Contraindications
A
-Alert and competent and refuses blood.
-Known transfusion reaction
-Injuries incompatible with life
7
Q
Dosing
A
Adult -500ml-1000ml
Pediatric -10-20ml/kg up to 500max
