| A | B |
|---|
| freq of VS during transfusion | q15mins |
| gauge of IV cath | 18 or larger |
| only fluid to hang w/ blood | normal saline |
| never add this to blood transf | medications |
| if a reaction is suspected do this | stop transfusion IMEDIATELY |
| obs for this w/ the elderly client | CHF and FVE |
| dx test and labs to be done | CBC, ABO & RH typing, H&P |
| major concern w/ transfusions | incompatibility |
| indications for transfusions | anemia, bld loss, plt dysfunction |
| amt of time to infuse blood | w/ in 4 hrs |
