W9: Transfusion Science :(((((((((((((((((

Question 1

sae

Answer 1

any untoward occurrence assoc w/ the collection, testing, processing, storage & distribution, of blood or blood components that might lead to death or life-threatening, disabling or incapacitating conditions for pts or which results in, or prolongs, hostpitalisation or morbidity

Question 2

sar

Answer 2

an unintended response in a donor or in a pt that is assoc w/ the collection or transfusion of blood or blood components that is fatal, life-threatening, disabling or incapacitating, or which results in or prolongs hospitalisation or morbidity

Question 3

what is the uk legislation for blood transfusion?

Answer 3

blood safety & quality regs (BSQR) 2005

Question 4

safety of donor

Answer 4

Weight 50 – 158kg

17-65 years old (61 for new donor)

Hb estimation, 125g/l female or 135 g/l male
Must have adequate level tbat cope w/ vol of blood to be taken

Minimum donation interval (12 weeks (M)/16 weeks(F))

Not Pregnant (or infant <12m old)

Cardiovascular disease

Surgery/medical investigations/waiting list