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Proper refrigeration Proper typing & crossmatching Type O universal donor AB universal recipient 85% of people is RH (+) Aseptically assemble all materials needed:
Filter set Isotonic or PNSS or .9NaCl to prevent Hemolysis
Needle gauge 18 - 19 or large bore needle to prevent hemolysis. Check blood unit for presence of bubbles, cloudiness, dark in color & sediments indicates bacterial contamination. Never warm blood products may destroy vital factors in blood. Within 30 mins room temp only!
Complications/ reactions of BT
HEMOLYTIC REACTION incompatability between clients blood and donors blood. Clinical Signs: Headache, chills, backache, chest pain, dyspnea, cyanosis, hypotension hypotension,
Stop BT Notify Doc Flush with plain NSS Administer isotonic fluid sol to prevent acute tubular necrosis & conteract shock Send blood unit to blood bank for reexamination Obtain urine & blood samples of pt & send to lab for reexamination Monitor VS & Allergic Rxn
ALLERGIC REACTION sensitivity to infused plasma proteins (mild) and antibody-antigen reaction (severe) Clinical Signs Mild flushing, itching, bronchial wheezing Severe dyspnea, chest pain, circulatory collapse, cardiac arrest
Stop BT Notify Doc Flush with PNSS Administer antihistamine diphenhydramine Hcl (Benadryl). If (+) Hypotension anaphylactic shock administer epinephrine Send blood unit to blood bank
Febrile rection
-- may occur because of the presence of bacterial pyrogens; sensitivity of the pts blood to WBC, platelets, or plasma proteinns. Clinical signs : fever, chills, warm, flushed skin, headache, anxiety, muscle pain
Management : -- D/C BT; IV line is kept open w/ PNSS; notify the physician and the blood bank; pts temp is monitored for 30 min.; administer anti-pyretic as ordered by the physician.
Circulatory overload
Blood administered faster than circulation can accommodate Clinical Signs: Dyspnea Distended neck vein Tachycardia; HPN Cyanosis Sudden anxiety
Nsg Mgnt :
-- Position pt upright with feet dependent -- D/C BT -- Keep IV line patent at KVO rate. -- Notify the physician -- Administer diuretics and oxygen as ordered.
Septic Reaction
Results from transfusion of blood or components contaminated with bacteria Clinical Signs: High fever with chills Vomiting; diarrhea Marked hypotension
Management:
-- Stop the BT -- Notify physician Keep vein open w/ PNSS Send remaining blood to laboratory Administer IVF and antibiotics