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what is an isotonic solution
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ns, lr
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what is a hypotonic solution
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osmolality is < serum, 1/2 NS
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what is a hypertonic solution
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osmolality is > serum, 3%NS or D10W
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why is albumin given?
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for support until type and cross can be done, for malnutrition, and volume expansion to minimize fluid overload;
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when is albumin contraindicated?
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dehydration and severe anemia
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how is albumin given?
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special tubing by itself
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what are the indications for albumin?
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volume expansion ie: surgery, burns, trauma
volume expander ie: pt waiting for t & c of blood blood pressure support, hypotensive episodes |
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what is responsible for a febrile reaction in a blood transfusion?
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human leukocyte antigen
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what does whole blood contain?
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rbc's platelets, and plasma
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why do we use PRBC's?
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to improve o2 carrying capacity and to increase colloidal oncotic pressure
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what are PRBC's?
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whole blood with the plasma removed, very iron rich so watch for iron toxicity
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when is leukocyte depleted blood given?
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when there has been a hx of febrile reactions, multiple transfusions, and the immunocompromised
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when are platelets given?
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to increase platelet count
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will platelets help in idiopathic thrombocytopenia?
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no, continues to tear up platelets
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do platelets require typing?how long are they good for?
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yes, 5 days give at room temp
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wht is fresh frozen plasma?
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contains clotting factors and fibringen but no platelets
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when is ffp used?
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replace clotting factors, DIC, hemorrhage, liver disease and to reverse coumadin
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what do you monitor for with ffp?
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fluid overload and hypocalcemia
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