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Normal saline is the same as our body which is 0.9% saline. Serious side effects can occur if it did not have the same salt content as our body and in blood transfusions the red blood cells could burst open resulting in a very ill patient and even death. Saline is know as sodium chloride or symbolized as NaCl.
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What is the nursing responsibilities for patient before during and after blood transfusion?
the nurse is responsible for insuring that the right unit of blood is to be administered to the right patient after typing and crossmatching by the lab. this is done by checking the lot, serial numbers, blood type, and expiration date with another nurse or qualified lab personnell. then the unit of blood has to be checked off with another nurse before administration. only registered nurses are allowed by law to administer blood products. before administering the unit, the nurse cannot obtain consent, the doctor has to get consent forms signed by the patient or a qualified representative of the patient, except in the cases of trauma or life saving situations if the patient is unable to make that decision, all pros and cons must also be explained by the doctor. all patients have the right to refuse transfusions. after consents are signed and the blood is checked by appropriate personnell, the nurse has to take a complete set of vital signs for a baseline. after starting the transfusion, the vital signs must be checked after 15 minutes, then 30 minutes from then, then at one hour. then vital signs must be checked every hour, according to hospital protocol. the vital signs are checked this often to monitor for a reaction to the blood. if a reaction occurs, then the transfusion must be stopped immediately and normal saline infused. blood can only be transfused with normal saline. some hospitals may give premedications before transfusion to reduce the chance of a reaction. a unit of whole blood (packed red blood cells) must be infused over 3.5-4 hours, but not over 4 hours from the time of the start of the transfusion. Source(s): i am a registered nursethe nurse is responsible for insuring that the right unit of blood is to be administered to the right patient after typing and crossmatching by the lab. this is done by checking the lot, serial numbers, blood type, and expiration date with another nurse or qualified lab personnell. then the unit of blood has to be checked off with another nurse before administration. only registered nurses are allowed by law to administer blood products. before administering the unit, the nurse has to get consent forms signed by the patient or a qualified representative of the patient, except in the cases of trauma or life saving situations if the patient is unable to make that decision. all patients have the right to refuse transfusions. after consents are signed and the blood is checked by appropriate personnell, the nurse has to take a complete set of vital signs for a baseline. after starting the transfusion, the vital signs must be checked after 15 minutes, then 30 minutes from then, then at one hour. then vital signs must be checked every hour, according to hospital protocol. the vital signs are checked this often to monitor for a reaction to the blood. if a reaction occurs, then the transfusion must be stopped immediately and normal saline infused. blood can only be transfused with normal saline. some hospitals may give premedications before transfusion to reduce the chance of a reaction. a unit of whole blood (packed red blood cells) must be infused over 3.5-4 hours, but not over 4 hours from the time of the start of the transfusion. Source(s): i am a registered nurse
Why are white blood cells used in blood transfusions?
White blood cells (WBCs) are another infection-fighting component of the blood. White blood cells are given by transfusion only rarely.
What does plus and - stand for in blood group?
positive and negative stands for either Rhesus Positive or Rhesus negative which means that a persons Red blood cells (RBC) either have D antigens on their cell surface membranes or not. a person who is Rhesus negative will have D Antibodies in the blood plasma and can only be given Rhesus negative blood types in a blood transfusion. Rhesus positive blood types can be given either D+ or D- in a blood transfusion as they have no D antibodies in their blood plasma. hope this helps
Can normal saline be given via g tube?
Yes it can be given . Only nurses and pharmacist who have no better business with their half baked knowledge advise wrong !!
Can an O negtive person receive B positive platelets in a transfusion?
the O blood type patients can only receive blood from O type. even they can give to all type, so it is a universal doner but limited acceptor .
What solution should be used in starting a blood transfusion?
The only iv fluid used to start a blood transfusion in normal saline.
Why is normal saline given after blood transfusion?
Normal saline is the only IV fluid which is compatible with our blood. Given before to flush blood from the iv catheter and after to rinse it to make the site patent.
What is the only fluid that is used with blood transfusions?
Saline. Sometimes referred to as normal saline or 0.9% NaCl.
Why is pnss used in blood transfusion?
Plain Normal Saline Solution or PNSS is used after blood transfusion because it is the only compatible diluent or 'cleaner' after transfusion. Its sole content of Sodium and Chloride does not cause blood reactions that may be dangerous to the client. D5LRS for example is discouraged as it has calcium which is a clotting factor. Introducing D5LRS after blood transfusion may cause massive thrombosis or clotting. sicnarf619 UCC-College of Nursing PH
Is normal saline is hypertonic solution?
Yes this saline is a hypertonic solution but 3% saline is also not normal. There is nothing "normal" about it. There is only one "normal saline" and that is 0.9%.
Why only normal saline in Amnioinfusion?
normal saline composition is same as body fliud
What IV fluids can be infused with blood?
The only IV fluid that can be administered simultaneously w/ blood is Normal Saline Solution 0.9%.
Can type A receive type AB blood?
No, you can only receive your blood type when you get a blood transfusion.
Can you drink alcohol before a blood transfusion?
Only if it is legal where you are.
Is normal saline with 20 percent kcl a hypertonic solution?
Yes this saline is a hypertonic solution but 3% saline is also not normal. There is nothing "normal" about it. There is only one "normal saline" and that is 0.9%.
Can you only get gonorrhea through sexual intercourse?
That's untrue. Yes, you can get gonorrhea through sexual intercourse. No, you can get it through a blood transfusion. No, you can get it through a blood transfusion.
Why are red blood cells the most frequently used blood component in a blood transfusion?
Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently used for transfusion. RBCs are the only cells in the body that transport oxygen. A transfusion of RBCs increases the amount of oxygen that can be carried to the tissues of the body.
