NURS 3160- BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS
In Canada who is responsible for ensuring quality and safety of blood ?
Canadian federal government
Which blood type is the universal blood donor?
O-
Which blood type is the universal blood recipient?
AB+
What is the purpose of separating blood components?
Different components can be given to various people depending on the needs
Autologous blood transfusion refers to?
Transfusion of own blood.
What are the primary objectives of blood transfusions?
- increase circulating blood volume
- increase number of RBCs, increases Hbg + iron levels
- replacement therapy
Blood component that is only ever given to correct anemia, is not given for any other reason
Packed red blood cells
What is included on label of blood product?
- lot #
- type of blood product (Component description)
- blood group
- expiration date and time
- special instructions
Type of blood component transfused when coagulation factors are needed?
Plasma
Type of blood component transfused when client has platelet deficiency ?
Platelet
Blood component transfused to support blood pressure in dialysis and acute liver failure?
Albumin
