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What is the most critical step in preventing acute hemolytic transfusion reactions?
Which blood donor criteria must be met according to FDA regulations?
What is the target hemoglobin level associated with restrictive red cell transfusions?
For which condition is platelet transfusion generally indicated?
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What must blood centers do if they manufacture blood components?
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What is the minimum acceptable platelet count for transfusion indicated in the context provided?
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What does the performance of pretransfusion testing include?
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What is a common misconception regarding hemoglobin targets in blood transfusion?
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Why is it essential to establish venous access before a blood transfusion?
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What complication is characterized by fever and chills during or after a transfusion?
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Which component is specifically manufactured for patients requiring factor replacement therapy?
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What type of reaction occurs when a patient experiences hypotension during transfusion due to fluid overload?
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What is the primary purpose of leukocyte-reduction in blood components?
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Which pathogen reduction method is used to eliminate infectious agents in blood components?
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Which transfusion reaction may occur due to the presence of donor antibodies reacting with recipient leukocytes?
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What is one of the primary purposes of leukocyte reduction in blood components?
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What is the main function of transfusion services described in transfusion medicine?
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What does pathogen reduction primarily aim to achieve in transfusion medicine?
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Which type of medical issue can be prevented by irradiating blood components?
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Why is establishing venous access prior to a blood transfusion important?
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What is the significance of a platelet count being less than 15% of estimated blood volume?
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What is the association between restrictive red cell transfusion and patient outcomes?
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Which method can increase the number of circulating hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs)?
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What is the primary reason for using leukocyte-reduced blood components?
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What is the maximum allowable number of residual leukocytes in leukocyte-reduced whole blood-derived platelet concentrates?
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What is a possible adverse effect caused by leukocytes in blood components?
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What is a key advantage of prestorage leukocyte reduction over poststorage?
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What must be done to hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for long-term storage?
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Which factor has not conclusively shown to prevent posttransfusion graft-versus-host disease?
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What complication can result from using blood from donors with sickle trait during leukocyte reduction?
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Which cells can be used for donor lymphocyte infusion in the graft-versus-tumor effect?
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What is one of the primary components found in cryoprecipitate?
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What percentage range of fibrinogen is typically retained in cryoprecipitate after plasma thawing?
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Why is cryoprecipitate significant in transfusion medicine?
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What is the FDA requirement for the amount of factor VIII in a unit of cryoprecipitate?
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What is the primary usage of cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor today?
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What is the optimal storage temperature for liquid plasma to maintain its availability for transfusion?
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What is a major disadvantage of liquid plasma compared to other plasma products?
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For which specific medical situation is liquid plasma indicated according to the provided information?
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What is a significant limitation of using liquid plasma stored for more than 7 days?
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How does liquid plasma's storage requirement impact its role during medical emergencies?
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Study Notes
Background of Transfusion Medicine
- Transfusion medicine covers blood donation, component preparation, serology, and transfusion therapy.
- The term "blood banking" has evolved into "transfusion medicine" to highlight patient care and clinical outcomes.
Blood Donor Eligibility and Regulations
- Blood donor criteria are set by the FDA to safeguard both donors and transfusion recipients.
- All blood establishments, including blood centers and transfusion services, must be FDA-registered and licensed for interstate commerce.
Blood Component Manufacturing
- Major blood components include red blood cells, platelet concentrates, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate.
- Components are manufactured and stored to minimize functional loss and maximize patient outcomes.
- Key techniques in blood manufacturing include leukocyte reduction and pathogen reduction to decrease transmission risks.
Blood Collection and Distribution
- Blood centers are responsible for recruiting donors, collecting blood, and distributing components to transfusion services.
- Transfusion services conduct compatibility testing and provide medical support but do not typically collect blood.
Transfusion Guidelines and Recommendations
- Restrictive red cell transfusion is recommended for certain patients with a hemoglobin target of 7–8 g/dL to improve outcomes.
- Platelet transfusions are indicated for microvascular bleeding when platelet counts are critically low.
Pretransfusion Testing and Administration
- Accurate identification of blood samples and recipients is crucial to prevent acute hemolytic reactions.
- Blood component administration is highly regulated and must follow strict protocols to ensure safety.
Transfusion Reactions
- Types of transfusion reactions include:
- Acute Hemolytic Reactions: Immediate response, often due to ABO incompatibility.
- Delayed Hemolytic Reactions: Occur days to weeks after transfusion, related to minor antigen discrepancies.
- Febrile Nonhemolytic Reactions: Common and usually benign, characterized by fever.
- Allergic Reactions: Can range from mild to severe (anaphylaxis).
- Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury: A serious, though rare, complication of transfusion.
- Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload: May occur with rapid or large volume transfusions.
Specialized Practices
- Graft-versus-host disease prevention through irradiation of blood components.
- Leukocyte reduction decreases risks associated with human leukocyte antigens and infections like cytomegalovirus.
Conclusion
- Transfusion medicine is a critical field aimed at optimizing blood transfusion safety and effectiveness while minimizing risks to patients and donors alike.
Background of Transfusion Medicine
- Transfusion medicine covers blood donation, component preparation, serology, and transfusion therapy.
- The term "blood banking" has evolved into "transfusion medicine" to highlight patient care and clinical outcomes.
Blood Donor Eligibility and Regulations
- Blood donor criteria are set by the FDA to safeguard both donors and transfusion recipients.
- All blood establishments, including blood centers and transfusion services, must be FDA-registered and licensed for interstate commerce.
Blood Component Manufacturing
- Major blood components include red blood cells, platelet concentrates, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate.
- Components are manufactured and stored to minimize functional loss and maximize patient outcomes.
- Key techniques in blood manufacturing include leukocyte reduction and pathogen reduction to decrease transmission risks.
Blood Collection and Distribution
- Blood centers are responsible for recruiting donors, collecting blood, and distributing components to transfusion services.
- Transfusion services conduct compatibility testing and provide medical support but do not typically collect blood.
Transfusion Guidelines and Recommendations
- Restrictive red cell transfusion is recommended for certain patients with a hemoglobin target of 7–8 g/dL to improve outcomes.
- Platelet transfusions are indicated for microvascular bleeding when platelet counts are critically low.
Pretransfusion Testing and Administration
- Accurate identification of blood samples and recipients is crucial to prevent acute hemolytic reactions.
- Blood component administration is highly regulated and must follow strict protocols to ensure safety.
Transfusion Reactions
- Types of transfusion reactions include:
- Acute Hemolytic Reactions: Immediate response, often due to ABO incompatibility.
- Delayed Hemolytic Reactions: Occur days to weeks after transfusion, related to minor antigen discrepancies.
- Febrile Nonhemolytic Reactions: Common and usually benign, characterized by fever.
- Allergic Reactions: Can range from mild to severe (anaphylaxis).
- Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury: A serious, though rare, complication of transfusion.
- Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload: May occur with rapid or large volume transfusions.
Specialized Practices
- Graft-versus-host disease prevention through irradiation of blood components.
- Leukocyte reduction decreases risks associated with human leukocyte antigens and infections like cytomegalovirus.
Conclusion
- Transfusion medicine is a critical field aimed at optimizing blood transfusion safety and effectiveness while minimizing risks to patients and donors alike.
Transfusion Medicine Overview
- Transfusion medicine integrates blood donation, component preparation, serology, and transfusion therapy, focusing on patient care and clinical outcomes.
- Blood banking terminology has evolved to emphasize transfusion medicine's broader scope.
Blood Component Sources and Functions
- Blood components include red blood cells, platelet concentrates, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate.
- Leukocyte reduction helps in reducing alloimmunization and the risk of febrile reactions and cytomegalovirus transmission.
- Irradiation of blood components is critical in preventing graft-versus-host disease.
- Pathogen reduction techniques significantly lower the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections.
Blood Donation and Collection
- Blood centers are responsible for recruiting donors, collecting blood, and manufacturing blood components.
- Most hospital transfusion services rely on regional blood centers for access to blood components, rather than collecting their own.
- All blood establishments must be registered with the FDA and adhere to strict standards regarding donor eligibility and blood component manufacturing.
Pretransfusion Testing and Compatibility
- Accurate identification of pretransfusion blood samples and recipients is vital to prevent acute hemolytic transfusion reactions.
- Pretransfusion compatibility testing is conducted to ensure safe transfusions.
Blood Transfusion Guidelines
- Restrictive red cell transfusion practices, targeting hemoglobin levels of 7-8 g/dL, have demonstrated improved outcomes in specific patient groups.
- Platelet transfusions are indicated for microvascular bleeding and when platelet counts are critically low.
Adverse Reactions to Transfusion
- Various transfusion reactions include acute and delayed hemolytic reactions, febrile nonhemolytic reactions, allergic reactions, and anaphylactic reactions.
- Awareness of risks like bacterial contamination, transfusion-related acute lung injury, and transfusion-associated circulatory overload is crucial for patient safety.
Conclusion Notes
- The regulation and operational aspects of blood centers and transfusion services underscore the emphasis on safety and quality in transfusion medicine.
Plasma and Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
- Plasma is extracted from whole blood and frozen for long-term storage.
- Freezing plasma at approximately −18°C preserves its quality, especially for clotting factors.
- FFP must be frozen within 8 hours of collection to maintain its effectiveness.
- Plasma labels vary based on the time and conditions before freezing:
- PF24 if held at 4°C for up to 24 hours.
- PF24RT24 if held at room temperature.
- FFP and its equivalents (PF24, PF24RT24) have similar coagulation factor content.
- Frozen plasma can be stored for up to 1 year at −18°C.
- Thawed plasma must be transfused within 24 hours and can be kept at fridge temperatures for up to 5 days.
Cryoprecipitated Antihemophilic Factor
- Cryoprecipitate is the insoluble component obtained after thawing FFP.
- Contains about 50% factor VIII, 20-40% fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor (vWF), and factor XIII.
- At least 80 IU of factor VIII is required per unit according to FDA regulations.
- Usually contains around 250 mg of fibrinogen.
- Primarily utilized for fibrinogen source today; historically used to treat hemophilia A.
Platelet Concentrates (PCs)
- PCs are derived from whole blood via centrifugation, leaving platelet-rich plasma.
- Must contain at least 5.5 × 10^10 platelets and stored at 20-24°C to maintain viability.
- FDA allows up to 5 days of storage with continuous agitation to prevent clumping.
- Alkalinity (pH) must remain 6.0 or above at the end of storage.
- Pools of PCs are required to achieve therapeutic doses (3.0 × 10^11 platelets) for adults.
- Pooled PCs that utilize open systems must be transfused within 4 hours.
- Apheresis platelets (single donation) also serve as an alternative source, collecting higher platelets in one session.
Leukocyte Components
- Granulocytes can be collected via apheresis and stored for up to 24 hours at room temperature.
- They require immediate transfusion for effective treatment due to decreased functionality over time.
- Donor stimulation with G-CSF is often necessary to obtain sufficient granulocyte volumes.
- Mononuclear cells can provide hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for transplantation.
- HPCs can be frozen with cryoprotective agents and thawed for use post-collection.
Leukocyte-Reduced Blood Components
- Reduction of leukocytes in RBCs and PCs minimizes transfusion complications, including febrile reactions and graft-versus-host disease.
- Universal leukocyte reduction is practiced but does not conclusively prevent all adverse effects.
- Blood components must have fewer than 5 × 10^6 residual leukocytes for RBCs and fewer than 8.3 × 10^5 for PCs.
- Prestorage leukocyte reduction prevents the accumulation of harmful biological modifiers, improving safety.
- Specific filtration devices can effectively prepare components with reduced leukocyte counts.
- Failures may occur during filtration from donors with sickle cell trait due to low oxygen tension impacts on Hb S polymerization.
- Granulocytes and HPCs cannot undergo leukocyte reduction.
Cryoprecipitated Antihemophilic Factor (Cryoprecipitate or Cryo)
- Cryoprecipitate is the cold insoluble portion obtained from thawed Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP).
- Contains approximately 50% of factor VIII, essential for blood clotting.
- Comprises 20% to 40% of the original plasma unit's fibrinogen, crucial for clot formation.
- Also includes von Willebrand factor (vWF), involved in platelet adhesion.
- Contains factor XIII, which stabilizes blood clots.
- FDA mandates a minimum of 80 IU of factor VIII per unit of cryoprecipitate, although many centers provide higher levels.
- A single unit of cryoprecipitate typically has about 250 mg of fibrinogen, but content testing is not obligatory.
- Significantly advanced hemophilia A treatment before the advent of purified clotting factor concentrates.
- Currently used primarily as a source of fibrinogen in clinical settings.
Liquid Plasma Overview
- Liquid plasma is derived from whole-blood donations and is not subjected to freezing.
- It is stored at temperatures between 2°C to 6°C for a period of up to 5 days after the whole-blood expiration date.
Advantages of Liquid Plasma
- Readily available for transfusion during trauma cases due to the absence of thawing requirements.
- This immediate availability can be crucial in emergency situations.
Disadvantages of Liquid Plasma
- Coagulation factors that are sensitive to storage temperatures (2°C to 6°C) may reduce in concentration after 7 days of storage.
- Due to reduced coagulation factor levels, liquid plasma is specifically indicated for trauma resuscitation and not for other medical uses.
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