Setting up the pump: Abbott Lifecare

Differentiating the cause of an adverse reaction to a blood transfusion generally requires further laboratory testing, so any reaction is treated as potentially life-threatening until the cause can be determined.

General clinical manifestions to observe for are:

Procedure for administering a blood transfusion:

• Patient Assessment/Preparation

  • Previous transfusion history - previous history of adverse reactions
  • Previous history of heart or renal disease - may need to give transfusion slower (also with pediatric and geriatric patients)
  • Assess IV site - 19 gauge for adults
    

    Adults