Whole Blood Transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
What term describes whole blood collected on an emergency basis from a walking blood bank?
A
Fresh Whole Blood (FWB)
2
Q
How long is fresh whole blood good for if kept at room temperature?
A
24 hours
3
Q
Within how many hours of collection should whole blood be refrigerated?
A
8 hours
4
Q
What is the only stored whole blood supplied by the Armed Services Blood Program to OCONUS locations?
A
Low titer O WB (LTOWB)
5
Q
Type O blood’s RBCs are compatible with all blood types, but what is the concern with whole blood?
A
The plasma may contain anti-A and anti-B antibodies
6
Q
What does TRALI stand for?
A
transfusion associated lung injury
7
Q
What is the preferred resuscitation product for the pre-hospital treatment of patients in hemorrhagic shock?
A
Low titer O WB (LTWOB)
