Unit 5 Blood Safety, Use & Storage PDF

UNIT IV- BLOOD SAFETY BLOOD PRODUCTS: USE & STORAGE K LOOTAWAN 4/11/2024 OBJECTIVES Describe the various blood products Describe use and storage of the various blood products Explain the rights of blood transfusion Discuss standard procedures for the blood transfusion process TYPES OF BLOOD PRODUC...

UNIT IV- BLOOD SAFETY BLOOD PRODUCTS: USE & STORAGE K LOOTAWAN 4/11/2024 OBJECTIVES Describe the various blood products Describe use and storage of the various blood products Explain the rights of blood transfusion Discuss standard procedures for the blood transfusion process TYPES OF BLOOD PRODUCTS Rhesus factor ABO Groups ABO Groups antigen and antibodies Whole blood Plasma Packed cells & Platelets Blood cold chain The blood cold chain is a systematic process for the safe storage and transportation of blood from its collection from the donor to its administration to a patient who requires transfusion (WHO) BLOOD & BLOOD PRODUCT STORAGE Blood is cooled to 4ᴼC and kept at this temperature until transfusion BLOOD PRODUCTS USE AND STORAGE Whole blood Plasma Cryoprecipitate Packed cells & Platelets IMPORTANT FACT Each product must be tested and labelled to show its product type, storage requirements, expiry date, any modifications, and other relevant information such as ABO group and Rh (WHO 2021)  READING 9789240033733-eng.pdf (who.int) Read chapters 3 and 4 in the WHO Education Modules on The Clinical Use of Blood (2021), found by clicking on the above link HOW BLOOD PRODUCTS ARE MADE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWwM71SNpJ8  RIGHTS OF TRANSFUSION Right blood / blood product Right patient Right time Right environment Right documentation Right disposal  What makes a transfusion safe Sourced from a selected healthy donor Free from infections Processing- reliable methods of testing, production of components, storage and transportation Transfused as needed for patient’ health and well being  SAFETY-BLOOD STORAGE Whole blood : Whole blood and red cells must always be stored at a temperature between +2 °C and +6 °C. If blood is not stored at between +2 °C and +6 °C, its oxygen carrying ability is greatly reduced. The anticoagulant/preservative solution in the blood bag contains nutrients for the blood during storage and stops the blood from clotting. The red cells can carry and deliver oxygen only if they remain viable  STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFUSION Ordering blood and blood products for elective surgery Ordering blood and blood products in cases of emergency Completing blood request form Taking pre-transfusion sample (group & cross match  THE TRANSFUSION PROCESS Identify the patient Explain procedure to client & obtain consent Wash hands Gather all equipment Establish baseline vital signs Verify 5 rights with another licensed practitioner THE TRANSFUSION PROCESS Use of sterile equipment Unit of blood should be thoroughly checked Blood to be transfused must be same as body temperature Transfusion rate must be slow- prevent increased load on the heart Close monitoring of the patient for the first 10-15 min and regularly t hereafter until completed. GETTING READY FOR TRANSFUSION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf8IPqmxBUI Readings Fundamentals of Nursing 7th Ed Chapter 40 - Skills 40-2, 40-3 & 40-6