Before you Hang
This is the suggested "ml/kg" volume of blood to transfuse in patients less than 40kg
What is 10-15ml/kg?
This is how many times vitals need to be taken in the first 15 minutes.
These are some signs of transfusion reaction.
What are rash, itchiness, hives, fever, chills, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea and vomiting?
This is the maximum amount of time blood can be out of the fridge to completely transfused.
What is 4 hours?
The typical validity period of a type & crossmatch.
What is 96 hours?
This is the minimum number of required RNs (or CEPI's) required at the bedside during the entire first 15 minutes.
What is one RN?
If a patient develops difficulty breathing, or stridor during a transfusion, it may indicate this type of reaction.
What is anaphylaxis?
This is how long the blood bag must be kept in the dirty utility after the transfusion is over.
What is 24 hours?
Blood can safely run with this (or these) IV fluids.
What is Normal Saline
This is the rate the blood needs to run in the first 15 minutes.
What is 15ml/hr or 1/4 of the final rate? (maximum 50ml/hr)
When a patient develops fever, chills, back pain, within the first 15 minutes, it is most likely this type of reaction.
What is a hemolytic reaction?
This is the place that blood cannot be checked or prepared.
What is the medication room?
When a patient or parent is stressed about the transfusion, these are some ways you can help.
What is age-appropriate distraction, clear explanation, relaxation techniques, offer choices, and encourage parental presence?
What is stop the transfusion?
This is the only type of reaction that does not require a full workup.
What is a mild allergic reaction?
This is the best way to ensure the temperature is consistent between measurements.
What is always using the same technique (temporal, oral, rectal) between measurements and nurses?
These are the 5 things you need before starting your transfusion
What is: Informed consent, an order, recent vitals, double verification of blood, double verification of patient ID?
This number is considered a temperature change.
What is 1 degree Celsius?
This subtle behavioural change can signal an early transfusion reaction.
What is unusual irritability?
These are the 2 options if a patient needs to be transported during their transfusion.
What are being accompanied by an RN or MD
or stopping the transfusion, recording stop time, and restarting it after (provided the 4 hour time limit is respected)