Blood band & consent
What color is the blood band?
Blue
What size IV can you use for a blood transfusion?
18 or 20 gauge. no smaller than a 20 gauge!
How many nurses must be present to verify blood?
2
Where can you find blood bands?
Nurses station by charge nurse computer
What type of tubing does blood require?
Name a symptom that may indicate the patient needs a blood transfusion?
Shortness of breath, pale, fatigue, weakness, palpitations
What is the purpose of the pink blood tube?
Blood type and testing for antibodies
What type of fluid is used during a blood transfusion?
Normal saline
What is the universal blood donor?
O negative
Who is required to sign a content?
MD, patient, nurse
How many tubes need to be sent to lab for blood type testing?
According to ED protocol, when is a blood transfusion indicated?
Hemoglobin <8 or active bleeding (per MD discretion)
What patient identifiers are to be included on the blood band?
First and last name, date of birth, MRN
Where is the consent kept during the transfusion?
Bedside
How long must the RN stay with the patient after the transfusion has begun?