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A unit of leukocyte depleted Red Blood Cells (PRBC) contains: |
Volume 259ml +/- 15 ml (>220ml) Haemoglobin 48 +\- 5 (g\unit) |
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Maximum shelf life of PRBC |
42 days |
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Leukodepletion reduces risk of: |
Cytomegalovirus (CMV). And other transfusion reactions. |
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The two blood grouping systems: |
ABO Rhesus (Rh) |
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The universal donor blood group: |
O neg If supply shortages then O pos can be administered except in: females of childbearing age with unknown blood type. And children that are known to be Rh neg. |
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PRBC must be stored at temp: |
2-6 degrees Celsius |
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Unstable temp may result in: |
Damaged RBC Promotion of bacterial growth |
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Maximum time out of blood shipper/carrier: |
30 minutes (discard after this) |
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Indications for PRBC |
Traumatic cardiac arrest Severe TBI with associated haemorrhagic hypovolaemia and SBP <120mmHg Haemorrhagic hypovolaemia Non TBI SBP < 70 altered conscious state. |
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Contraindication to PRBC |
Religious objections to blood products Children <18 years (not married) without parental consent. |
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Administration via |
IO or IV via blood filter giving set |
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For rapid administration: |
Get crew to squeeze bag Or: pressure bag. |
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Prime line and flush after blood with: |
Normal saline |
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Monitor these signs every 15/60 |
HR BP RR Temp |
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Following 4 units of PRBC: |
Administer Calcium Gluconate 4.4mmol (2gm) IV over 2-5 minutes. |
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Don’t administer this fluid concurrently: |
Dextrose 5% |
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Transfusion reactions occur in: |
1-3% of patients |
