Timing is Eveything
30 minutes
What is the timeframe for obtaining vital signs before a blood transfusion is started?
Stop Blood
What is the first action you take when you suspect a blood transfusion reaction?
The provider section of this document is completed in Epic
What is consent for transfusion?
0.9% Normal Saline
What is the only fluid that can be administered with a blood product?
Two licensed professionals (one being an RN)
What are the clinicians needed to check blood prior to the initiation of a blood transfusion?
20 minutes
What is the timeframe a blood transfusion can be started after blood is obtained from the Blood Bank.
Remaining blood, administration set, and unit tag
What are items that need to be sent to the Blood Bank when you suspect a transfusion reaction?
22-gauge catheter
What is the smallest IV catheter that can be used to infuse blood?
350 ml or what is on the label
What is the volume of PRBCs?
Transfusion Flowsheet
What is where to document blood transfusion in Epic?
4 hours
What is the maximum length of time for PRBCs transfusion?
Two pink tubes
What are the specimen tubes that must be drawn and sent to the lab stat when you suspect a transfusion reaction?
Provider order
What is needed for blood to be placed on a warmer?
60 ml/hr
What is the initial rate for blood administration?
Transfusion tag
What must be scanned into the patient's chart at the completion of the blood transfusion and the hard copy get sent to Medical Records? f
Fifteen minutes from start of transfusion; 30 minutes from start of transfusion, within each hour until transfusion is completed; at the completion of each unit; post transfusion (within one hour after the transfusion has been completed.)
What is frequency of vital sign checks for blood transfusion?
It can be allergic or febrile.
What is a transfusion reaction?
Notify physician
What to do if consent is not signed?
75 ml/hr - 125 ml/hr; maximum of 4 hours
What is the rate for blood transfusion for patients with CHF or elderly who are susceptible to fluid overload?
Lab test performed prior to a blood transfusion to determine blood type and compatibility
What is type and cross?
15 minutes
What is the amount of time a nurse must stay with their patient after starting a transfusion?
Respiratory distress, fever, chills, hypotension, chest pain, hemoglobinuria
What are signs and symptoms of transfusion reaction?
Transfuion order and consent
What is needed prior to starting a blood transfusion?
15-30 minutes; maximum of 4 hours
What is the infusion rate of a unit of platelets?
An RN
What is the clinician who must accompany a patient who is receiving blood when they leave the unit?