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    Blood Transfusions 101 By: Nicola Karen Adamson‚ NHS Tayside‚ BN‚ DipHe Purpose The purpose of this module is to teach the clinical RN the basics of blood‚ how to administer a blood/blood component transfusion safely‚ and the hazards of transfusion related to blood administration. This module is indicated for teaching purposes based on the fact that the NHS requires at least quarterly review of blood usage‚ oversight of blood transfusion practices‚ documentation of blood transfusion errors‚ and

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    Blood Transfusions A blood transfusion is a safe‚ common procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessels. Blood transfusions are done to replace blood lost during surgery or due to a serious injury. A transfusion also may be done if your body can’t make blood properly because of an illness. During a blood transfusion‚ a small needle is used to insert an IV line into one of your blood vessels. Through this line‚ you receive healthy blood. The

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    Martin July 2005 Indications for Blood Transfusions Goal of transfusing: Preserve oxygen delivery to tissues and avoid myocardial ischemia. One can do this by increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood by raising the Hgb concentration of patients with acute/chronic anemia. Each unit will raise the Hct by 3 to 4 percent unless there is continued bleeding. Background: Transfusion trigger based on the 10/30 rule‚ give 2 units. However‚ with the discovery of transfusion-related HIV and other viral diseases

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    about the circulatory system and the blood that runs through it‚ the use of blood transfusions have steadily declined. As a result transfusion alternatives have steadily increased. Through out this progression of knowledge such debates have come up‚ such as religious and ethical questions regarding transfusions of blood and blood fractions. There are also arguments regarding whose choice it should be to refuse a medical treatment‚ much less the transfusion of blood. At times some doctors will not go

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    Blood Transfusion is commonly being ordered to patients who lost a great deal of blood due to a diseasecondition or an accident. It can also be ordered by the physician if the patient is to undergo an operation that would involve considerable blood loss. The following is a step-by-step checklist of things to do and other responsibilities to ensure proper blood transfusion and prevent any unwanted reactions and errors. 1. Verify the physician’s written order and make a treatment card according

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    BLOOD TRANSFUSION THERAPY Blood and Blood Components Platelets White blood cells BLOOD • A mixture of cells • A complex TRANSPORT mechanism • Transports hormones • Removes waste products • Regulates body temperature • Protects the body • Promotes hemostasis • Supplies oxygen TRRPPS COMPOSITION OF BLOOD • • • • • • Temperature 38C (100.4F) pH 7.35 - 7.45 Specific Gravity 1.048 – 1.066 Body weight 7% 5 times the viscosity of water Volume – Male – Female 5 – 6 Liters 4 – 5 Liters • BLOOD

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    Over the years‚ blood transfusions have saved and taken many lives. As doctor’s have become more knowledgeable about the circulatory system and the blood that runs through it‚ the use of blood transfusions have steadily decreased. As a result‚ transfusion alternatives have steadily decreased. For a long time now‚ blood transfusions have contributed to transmission of disease‚ a weakened immune system‚ and increased recovery time. Blood transfusions have proven to be very effective in saving people’s

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    However‚ because it is uncommon because of your religion not to accept a whole blood transfusion‚ there are other types of a blood component that can be used. As a reminder‚ the blood product that your daughter would receive is not whole blood. There are several different components of the blood that can be transfused; although‚ the red blood cells is the most common type of transfusion. Since your child needs blood because she might be showing signs such as weakness‚ shortness of breath‚ pale

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    Jehovah’s Witness see blood transfusion as one of deadly sins in their life. Getting blood transfusion is like having someone else blood running his or her veins. Jehovah witness believes “avoid taking blood not only in obedience to God‚ but also out of respect for him as the Giver of life.” (Bible & Policy‚ 2017) One question need to be ask how long it’s took the hospital know the patient was Jehovah witness and the patient spent 11 day in hospital before the patient die. The hospital had enough

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    one of the biggest ones that impacted our society is blood transfusions‚ which has saved many lives in Canada. Along with this‚ Canada was introduced with portable x-rays which provided medics a better way to help save people who have been harmed or injured whether in battle in WWI or in a car crash in the present day.

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