Transfusions And Burns Flashcards
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What is the goal of transfusion in trauma care?
Restore oxygen-carrying capacity and volume in hemorrhagic shock.
What is the preferred blood product in field transfusion?
Whole blood.
What is the benefit of whole blood over components?
Contains red cells, plasma, and platelets in optimal ratio.
What blood type is often used for emergency transfusion?
Type O low-titer whole blood (LTOWB).
What is the importance of low-titer anti-A and anti-B in O blood?
Reduces the risk of hemolytic reactions in non-O recipients.
What is the walking blood bank concept?
Pre-screened personnel donate fresh whole blood in emergencies.
What testing must be done before whole blood donation?
ABO typing, Rh status, infectious disease screening.
What are signs of transfusion reaction?
Fever, chills, back pain, dark urine, hypotension.
How is a transfusion reaction managed?
Stop transfusion, provide supportive care, monitor vitals.
What is the indication for blood transfusion in the field?
Hemorrhagic shock unresponsive to fluid resuscitation.
What is the goal of transfusion in trauma care?
Restore oxygen-carrying capacity and volume in hemorrhagic shock.
What is the preferred blood product in field transfusion?
Whole blood.
What is the benefit of whole blood over components?
Contains red cells, plasma, and platelets in optimal ratio.
What blood type is often used for emergency transfusion?
Type O low-titer whole blood (LTOWB).
What is the importance of low-titer anti-A and anti-B in O blood?
Reduces the risk of hemolytic reactions in non-O recipients.
What is the walking blood bank concept?
Pre-screened personnel donate fresh whole blood in emergencies.
What testing must be done before whole blood donation?
ABO typing, Rh status, infectious disease screening.
What are signs of transfusion reaction?
Fever, chills, back pain, dark urine, hypotension.
How is a transfusion reaction managed?
Stop transfusion, provide supportive care, monitor vitals.
What is the indication for blood transfusion in the field?
Hemorrhagic shock unresponsive to fluid resuscitation.
What is the goal of transfusion in trauma care?
Restore oxygen-carrying capacity and volume in hemorrhagic shock.
What is the preferred blood product in field transfusion?
Whole blood.
What is the benefit of whole blood over components?
Contains red cells, plasma, and platelets in optimal ratio.
What blood type is often used for emergency transfusion?
Type O low-titer whole blood (LTOWB).
