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September 20th, 2009

1109. Massive transfusion: FFP rule of thumb, fibrinogen target level, platelet level to transfuse // Problems with transfusing non-warmed IVF/pRBCs // ED thoractomy priorities

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Regarding massive transfusion, recommendations are in evolution but seem to be moving toward more aggressive use of FFP, platelets and…

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January 8th, 2009

777. Two delayed immune-mediated transfusion reactions and their treatment / List non-immune mediated adverse effects of transfusion

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January 8th, 2009

776. Treatment of transfusion urticaria / When does TRALI appear? What does it look like? Rx? / Risk of tranfusion-acquired viruses

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January 8th, 2009

775. S/sx acute intravascular transfusion reaction, Rx / Most common transfusion reaction / S/sx, Rx, what to do if it occurs in first transfusion

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January 8th, 2009

774. Crossmatch platelets? How much volume is one unit of platelets? One unit raises platelets by how much? Usual platelet dose in kids and adults / List 4 main acute immune-mediated transfusion-related adverse effects / What is the cause of the most serious type of transfusion reaction?

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January 8th, 2009

773. What fluid is compatible with pRBC transfusion? / How can oen speed the infusion without risking hemolysis? / Usual time required to give 1 unit pRBCs / What is in 1 u FFP? / Dose of FFP to reverse warfarin / Cross-match FFP?

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January 8th, 2009

772. When infusing blood, hemolysis is a risk when small guage needles are used and if the infusion rate exceeds what? / Indications for FFP / Indications for platelets and contraindication / One unit of pRBCs is expected to raise the Hb/HCT by how much in an average adult? / What is the volume of one unit of pRBCs?

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January 8th, 2009

771. What is the blood volume of a humanoid? / Problems to anticipate in massive transfusion and what to do about them / How long does it take to get type-specific blood, incompletely cross-matched blood, completely cross-matched blood

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January 4th, 2009

770. What is the preservative used in most stored blood? What is the shelf life of stored blood? What is the hematocrit of a unit of pRBCs? Who is at risk for pRBC-transfusion hyperkalemia? Define massive transfusion.

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