The Circulatory System Education Presentation PDF

DUTIES OF A BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST Prepared by: Group 5  WHAT IS A BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST? A Blood Bank Technologist is a specialized healthcare professional who is responsible for testing, preparing, and storing blood for transfusion. They ensure the blood is safe, compatible, and ready for...

DUTIES OF A BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST Prepared by: Group 5  WHAT IS A BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST? A Blood Bank Technologist is a specialized healthcare professional who is responsible for testing, preparing, and storing blood for transfusion. They ensure the blood is safe, compatible, and ready for use in medical treatments to help patients in need of transfusions.  BLOOD GROUP ANTIGENS Blood group antigens are specific molecules, usually proteins or carbohydrates, found on the surface of red blood cells. They determine an individual's blood type and play a crucial role in blood transfusions and organ transplants. The most well-known blood group systems include the ABO system and the Rh system. In the ABO system, the presence or absence of antigens A and B determines the four blood types: A, B, AB, and O. The Rh system, particularly the presence of the D antigen, classifies blood as either Rh-positive or Rh-negative. These antigens can trigger immune responses if blood containing incompatible antigens is transfused, making their identification essential for safe medical procedures. COMPATIBILITY Compatibility testing is performed to determine if a particular unit of blood can be transfused safely into a certain patient Why Compatibility Testing is Important?  ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION Antibody identification is a laboratory procedure used to determine the specific antibodies present in a person’s blood. This test is essential in transfusion medicine, organ transplantation, and diagnosing certain conditions like autoimmune diseases. INVESTIGATE: HEMOLYTIC DISEASE OF THE NEWBORN, HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA, ADVERSE REACTIONS TO TRANSFUSION HEMOLYTIC DISEASE OF THE NEWBORN occurs when the blood types of a mother and baby are incompatible.  HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA a disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made.  TRANSFUSION REACTIONS adverse events associated with the transfusion of whole blood or one of its components. PERFORMS BLOOD COLLECTION AND PROCESSING identifying donors collecting blood typing blood molecular testing perform viral marker testing  IDENTIFYING DONORS A donor must be: aged between 18 and 65 weigh at least 50 kg Temperature: 37°C (98.6°F) bpm: between 50 and 100 beats per minute Blood pressure: below 180 systolic and below 80 diastolic Have no tattoos Not pregnant Not tested positive test for HIV (AIDS virus) Not injected recreational drugs  COLLECTING BLOOD This is when a person gives their blood to help others. A special person (the Blood Bank Technologist) makes sure it's safe for the donor and then uses a needle to take some blood. COLLECTING BLOOD COLLECTING BLOOD TYPING BLOOD  MOLECULAR TESTING Molecular testing involves analyzing biological samples (like blood, tissue, or saliva) at the molecular level to detect genetic material, proteins, or other biomarkers. PERFORM VIRAL MARKER TESTING Performing viral marker testing involves detecting specific markers (proteins, antigens, or genetic material) that indicate the presence of a virus in a patient's body. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!