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Are normally administered intravenously however if this is not possible then the intraosseous route can be used. Plasma products need to be thawed prior to administration, red blood cell products can normally be given straight away. An in-line filter is required for all blood products.
Are normally administered intravenously however if this is not possible then the intraosseous route can be used. Plasma products need to be thawed prior to administration, red blood cell products can normally be given straight away. An in-line filter is required for all blood products.
The rate the transfusion should be administered also varies but generally cn be started at 0.25-1.0ml/kg for the first 20 minutes and can then be increased if no problems are encountered.
The rate the transfusion should be administered also varies but generally cn be started at 0.25-1.0ml/kg for the first 20 minutes and can then be increased if no problems are encountered.
The amount of product to give will vary on the patient's state, the product being used and the response to the product.
Generally the PCV will increase by 1% for every 10-22ml/kg administered.
[[Category:Transfusion Medicine]]
[[Category:Transfusion Medicine]]