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Antigens of the blood that we produce antibodies against the ones we lack.

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Blood Types
(A, B, AB, O)

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What percentage of people are Rh+

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85%

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What percentage of people are Rh-

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15%

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In an emergency, can Rh+ be given to a patient that is Rh-

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Only if they lack Rh antibodies
(Will likely become alloimmunized)

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Most severe hemolytic transfusion reaction usually from ABO isoagglutinin

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Acute Hemolytic Reaction

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Is an Acute Hemolytic Reaction intravascular or extravascular?

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Intravascular

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What are some of the signs and symptoms of Acute Hemolytic Reaction?

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Fever and Chills
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Hemoglobinemia
Hemoglobinuria
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Shock
Renal Failure
Death

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How soon after transfusion does an Acute Hemolytic Reaction present?

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Within 24 hours

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How do you treat a patient with Acute Hemolytic Reaction?

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IV Fluids + Mannitol to prevent Kidney Injury
Stop the Transfusion Immediately
Monitor for DIC with coagulation studies

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What is the usual cause of Acute Hemolytic Reaction?

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Mislabeling
Administered to Wrong Patient

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Where do most severe Acute Hemolytic Reactions occur?

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Operating Room

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Reaction that is usually caused by minor Red Blood Cell antigen discrepancies.

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Delayed Hemolytic Reaction

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Is a Delayed Hemolytic Reaction intravascular or extravascular.

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Extravascular

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How soon after transfusion does a Delayed Hemolytic Reaction occur?

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3 - 10 days

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What are the symptoms of a Delayed Hemolytic Reaction?

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May have no signs or symptoms
Usually less severe, but not always

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What types of patients are susceptible to having a Delayed Hemolytic Reaction?

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Previously sensitized patients that have low antibody levels and a negative alloantibody screen

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How is a Delayed Hemolytic Reaction treated?

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No specific treatment
May need additional transfusions

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Most frequent transfusion reaction that occurs. Caused by Leukocyte rich products.

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Febrile Non-hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
(Leukoagglutinin Reaction)

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What patients are more susceptible to Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions or Leukoagglutinin Reactions?

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Patients with prior exposure to donor Leukocytes
(Transfusions or Pregnancy)

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How much must the patients temperature increase by to be considered a Febrile Non-hemolytic Transfusion Reaction or Leukoagglutinin Reaction?

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1° Celsius

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How do you treat Febrile Non-hemolytic Transfusion Reactions or Leukoagglutinin Reactions?

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Acetaminophen + Benadryl
(IV Corticosteroids may also be used)

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How soon after a transfusion will anaphylaxis occur in a patient?

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After a few mL of Blood

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How do you treat an anaphylactic reaction due to a blood transfusion?

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Stop the Transfusion Immediately
Administer Epinephrine
Glucocorticoids (if severe)

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What patients are at risk for anaphylaxis due to a blood transfusion?

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IgA deficient patients
(should receive IgA deficient plasma)

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A disease where lymphocytes from the donor attack and cannot be eliminated by an immunodeficient host.
Graft-vs-Host Disease
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What are the signs and symptoms of Graft-vs-Host disease?
Fever Rash Diarrhea Hepatitis Marrow Aplasia Severe Pancytopenia
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How soon after transfusion does Graft-vs-Host disease appear?
8 - 10 days
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What is the prognosis for Graft-vs-Host disease?
Usually fatal (death occurs in 3 - 4 weeks)
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How can Graft-vs-Host disease be prevented?
Irradiation of Cellular Components
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Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema that occurs within 6 hours of a blood product transfusion without other explanation.
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
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What types of patients are most susceptible to Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
Surgical and Critically ill with pre-existing lung disease
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What is the pathophysiology of Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury
Priming of neutrophils via inflammation of lung endothelial microvasculature
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How do you treat Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury?
Supportive Treatment (usually resolves without complications)
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How can we prevent Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
Male-only Plasma Donors (women have more anti-leukocytes antibodies)
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Cardiogenic pulmonary edema that occurs within 6 hours of a blood transfusion.
Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO)
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What causes Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO)
Excessive volume or rate of transfusion
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What are the signs and symptoms of Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload?
Respiratory Distress Lower Extremity Swelling Heart Failure
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What might be elevated in a patient with Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload?
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) N-terminal-proBNP (NT-BNP)
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What are two patient-related risk factors for Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO)
Younger than 3 Older than 60 Pre-existing Cardiac Dysfunction
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How do you treat Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload?
Diuretics + Inotropes Stop the Transfusion Supportive Care
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Are viruses or bacteria more commonly transmitted during a blood transfusion?
Viruses
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Are platelets or red blood cells more likely to be contaminated and transmit disease?
Platelets (stored at room temperature)
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An Rh- negative woman carries an Rh + fetus. The mother's second pregnancy now poses a threat to a subsequent Rh+ fetus.
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
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A test used to determine whether there are antibodies to the Rh factor in the mother's blood
Indirect Coomb's Test
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When are women screened for blood type and Rh status?
First Prenatal Visit 28 Weeks
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When is the Indirect Coomb's Test performed on a pregnant woman?
First Prenatal Visit 28 Weeks 40 Weeks
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If a mother's Indirect Coomb's Test is negative for antibodies against Rh factor, what should you administer?
Rhogam
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When is Rhogam administered to a Rh- mother that is not producing antibodies against Rh factor?
28 Weeks 40 Weeks (or if more than 12 weeks since last dose)
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What does Rhogam do?
Destroy fetal Rh positive cells so the mother will not produce anti-Rh antibodies in the next pregnancy.
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If the mother is positive for antibodies against Rh factor, is Rhogam helpful?
No
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If a Rh- mother gives birth to an Rh+ baby, what should be administered to within 72 hours after delivery?
Rhogam
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How do you manage an Rh- mother with known maternal alloimmunization (antibody against Rh factor)
Determine fetal Rh Monitor for fetal anemia if the baby is Rh+
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How do you treat a baby with Severe Fetal Anemia that is near term?
Delivery
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How do you treat a baby with Severe Fetal Anemia that is remote from term?
Intrauterine Fetal Transfusions
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Result of Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn that occurs prior to birth and causes heart failure, and large amount of fluid buildup. Risk for being stillborn
Hydrops Fetalis
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Result of Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn that occurs after birth and causes the most severe form of hyperbilirubinemia, a buildup of bilirubin in the baby's brain. Can cause seizures, brain damage, deafness, and death.
Kernicterus

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