Blood and Blood products - checking & administration procedure

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  1. 2. The device used to safely warm blood products when clinically indicated.
  2. 5. The period for which the nurse must remain with the patient after commencing each blood product.
  3. 10. he initial red-cell transfusion rate, in mL/hr, for the first 15 minutes (excluding emergencies).
  4. 12. Blood product that must not be transfused using an external pressure device.
  5. 14. The first action when a transfusion reaction is suspected.
  6. 15. Administration of blood or blood products to a patient.
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  1. 1. The label that must remain on a fresh blood product and is checked against patient and product details.
  2. 3. The process that must be completed independently by two clinical staff before administration.
  3. 4. Equipment worn to protect staff from contamination and splash injuries.
  4. 6. The only IV fluid that may be administered concurrently through the same tubing as blood products.
  5. 7. Required before transfusion, except in specified emergency circumstances.
  6. 8. The maximum time allowed between removal from controlled storage and commencement/confirmation of transfusion.
  7. 9. The component of the blood-giving IV set that removes clots and debris.
  8. 11. The maximum recommended time for completing a red-cell transfusion.
  9. 13. The number of clinical staff required for the independent checking procedure.