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After a certain amount of units, which organs are damaged?
After a certain amount of units, which organs are damaged?
At what point do organ damages occur in adults?
At what point do organ damages occur in adults?
What is true about the amount of units in children compared to adults?
What is true about the amount of units in children compared to adults?
What type of glands are damaged?
What type of glands are damaged?
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What is the order of organ damage?
What is the order of organ damage?
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What is the platelet count threshold for considering platelet transfusion?
What is the platelet count threshold for considering platelet transfusion?
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Why might platelet transfusion be necessary?
Why might platelet transfusion be necessary?
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In which situation might platelet transfusion be required?
In which situation might platelet transfusion be required?
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What is a potential consequence of a low platelet count?
What is a potential consequence of a low platelet count?
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When might platelet transfusion be considered?
When might platelet transfusion be considered?
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What is the primary goal of aggressive early replacement in massive blood transfusion?
What is the primary goal of aggressive early replacement in massive blood transfusion?
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What is the consequence of too little blood transfusion too late?
What is the consequence of too little blood transfusion too late?
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Why is aggressive early replacement essential in massive blood transfusion?
Why is aggressive early replacement essential in massive blood transfusion?
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What is the result of inadequate blood transfusion?
What is the result of inadequate blood transfusion?
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What is the main consideration in massive blood transfusion?
What is the main consideration in massive blood transfusion?
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What is the percentage of bacterial contamination in Packed RBC units according to a local study?
What is the percentage of bacterial contamination in Packed RBC units according to a local study?
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What is commonly found in the soil?
What is commonly found in the soil?
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What is Bacillus subtilis considered to be?
What is Bacillus subtilis considered to be?
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What type of study is mentioned in the content?
What type of study is mentioned in the content?
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What is packed in Packed RBC units?
What is packed in Packed RBC units?
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What is one of the causes of post transfusion hepatitis?
What is one of the causes of post transfusion hepatitis?
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Which of the following viruses is not a cause of post transfusion hepatitis?
Which of the following viruses is not a cause of post transfusion hepatitis?
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What is a common cause of post transfusion hepatitis, besides hepatitis viruses?
What is a common cause of post transfusion hepatitis, besides hepatitis viruses?
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Which of the following is a cause of post transfusion hepatitis?
Which of the following is a cause of post transfusion hepatitis?
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What is a cause of post transfusion hepatitis, which is not a type of hepatitis virus?
What is a cause of post transfusion hepatitis, which is not a type of hepatitis virus?
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Study Notes
Blood Transfusion and Complications
- After 50 units in adults, and a lesser amount in children, the liver, myocardium, and endocrine glands are damaged.
Platelet Transfusion
- Platelet transfusion is given when platelet count falls below 100,000/µL, especially in cases of bleeding or surgical intervention.
Bacterial Contamination in Packed RBC Units
- Bacterial contamination in packed RBC units is a common issue, with a local study showing a 9% contamination rate.
- Bacillus subtilis, a contaminant, is not pathogenic or toxigenic to humans.
Massive Blood Transfusion
- The most important consideration in massive blood transfusion is to replace blood loss quickly and adequately to maintain normal tissue perfusion and prevent coagulopathy or thrombocytopenia.
Complications of Blood Transfusion
- Delayed or inadequate blood transfusion can have more severe consequences than the transfusion itself.
- Post-transfusion hepatitis can be caused by:
- Hepatitis viruses (A, B, C)
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the effects of substance abuse on the human body. Specifically, it explores the damage caused to the liver, myocardium, and endocrine glands after a certain amount of units in adults and children.
