Prior to Blood Transfusion
Before starting blood, ensure the patient has signed..
a Blood Consent
Who applies the blood band to the patient?
The person who draws the type & Screen
You have started your blood transfusion. When you do you need to chart your next set of vitals?
15 minutes
#14-#22
IV gauges blood can be transfused through
You have just received your patient's blood; how long do you have to start the infusion?
30 minutes
What portion of the blood band goes down to lab with the type and screen?
The written patient information and the "tail"
When do you chart your last set of vital signs?
At the time you stopped your blood
101 degrees
If the patient has a temperature of 101 degrees or greater, notify the physician, unless pre-existing condition exists accounting for the temperature elevation
When should you record your pre-transfusion vital signs?
Within 30 minutes prior to blood start time
Where do you print the blood consent?
FormFast
At what rate do we start our blood transfusion?
50mL/hr
1-6 degress Celcuis
Blood or blood components that have been returned to the blood bank will be accepted into inventory for reissue only if the container has not been entered into with an administration set, the appropriate temperature of 1-6°C has been maintained, and a visual inspection of the unit finds it acceptable for future use.
Who can complete the blood verification process?
1 person must be an RN, 1 must be a qualified staff member (someone who knows the blood verification process)
72 hours
When can you increase your blood infusion rate from 50 mL/hr?
15 minutes
108 mL/hr
The flow of blood products should be 50ml/hour during the first 15 minutes. The following is a guideline for the rate of the remainder of the infusion per the desired time the blood products are to be infused: Packed Cells Approximately 325 ml
4 hours 81 ml / hr
3 ½ hours 93 ml / hr
3 hours 108 ml / hr
2 ½ hours 130 ml / hr
2 hours 163 ml / h
Blood can only be infused with
Normal Saline
What do you do if blood reaction occurs?
The blood transfusion should be complete within
4 hours
OSHA
Follow OSHA guidelines for preventative exposure to blood products