PRBC
What does the RN need to obtain prior to any blood transfusion
A consent
Can an RN add medication or give medication through the blood tubing.
NO!
Prior to starting a blood transfusion the RN must have a set of vital signs. How recent do these vital signs need to be?
Within the last 1 hour.
Approximately how many mls are in 1 unit of PRBC's?
350 ml
Where on the intranet is blood management found?
Resources - Clinical Resources - Blood Management
At Baycare the guideline for transfusion is a Hgb less than ?
7
How long can blood hang (maximum time for a unit to infuse from the time it leaves blood bank)
4 hours
When starting a blood transfusion we should remain with the patient for the first ______ minutes.
15 minutes
How fast can you infuse platelets?
45 minutes
Prior to clicking start does the blood product bag need to be spiked?
Yes
What is the program that is utilized for blood transfusion?
Bridge Medical
How long is an inpatient type and screen good for?
3 days.
How often are vital signs checked after starting a transfusion?
15 minutes after the start of the transfusion and post transfusion and more frequently as needed.
Do we use an Alaris pump to infuse blood?
Yes.
What are the 2 most common symptoms of a blood transfusion reaction>
Fever and chills
(Can also have dyspnea, sudden onset of back pain & dark, coffee-colored urine)
At Baycare is blood hung with saline?
No
Type & screen is collected in what color tube?
Pink
Put in correct order of scanning
blood type
unit #
blood product
expiration date
unit #
blood product
expiration date
blood type
If the RN suspects a blood transfusion reaction, what are the first immediate steps required?
Stop the transfusion
Maintain venous access
Notify physician and blood bank for orders
Care for patient
Document
Prism
What is the condition called when blood is administered too rapidly?
Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO)