Tranfusion Medicine

Common blood products we use in theatre include Albumin and Red Blood cells.

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When collecting a blood sample for a “Group and Hold” (aka a pre-transfusion blood sample for compatibility testing), it is the Anaesthetist’s responsibility to complete the labelling of the tube.

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A minimum of TWO patient identifiers is required to accept a pre-transfusion sample for compatibility testing.

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Platelets are stored at 22C and in special bags. This is to prevent contamination and ensure survival of functioning platelets.

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When conducting the ‘Two-person check’ of a blood product prior to administration, the "Double Independent" approach dictates that one professional checks the details and the other agrees/disagrees with what is present.

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Calcium should NOT be given in a line transfused with RBC. Normal Saline and Plasmalyte are OK to flush a line transfused with blood products. Platelets should be given in their OWN line and filter.

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Fresh Frozen Plasma is indicated in warfarin reversal.

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The ‘Rule of Four’ dictates that ALL Blood Products issued for transfusion must be completed within 4 hours of issuing.

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If it is an emergency and the patient’s identity is unknown, the ‘two-person check’ is NOT required prior to the administration of blood products.

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MTP - If RBC or FFP units are supplied in a sealed, cold ballasted box then the ‘time out of controlled storage’ commences when that seal is broken.

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