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8 PRE TRANSFUSION BEDSIDE Checkmate Issued: January 2005 Date Revised: June 2009 Review Date: June 2011 Authorized by: TAU HTC Review Team: TAU HTC8.1 Bedside Procedure Section 8 Transfusion Medicine

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How to fill out 8 pre transfusion bedside:

1. Gather the necessary supplies, such as the pre transfusion checklist, patient identification wristband, blood products, and documentation forms.
2. Verify the patient's identity by comparing the information on the identification wristband with their verbal confirmation.
3. Check the physician's orders to ensure that a transfusion is prescribed and that the correct blood product is ordered.
4. Inspect the blood bag to ensure that it is sealed, the label matches the physician's order, and it has not expired.
5. Double-check the compatibility between the patient and the blood product by comparing the ABO and Rh types on both the patient's identification wristband and the blood bag.
6. Gather a second nurse to independently verify the patient's identity, the blood bag details, and the compatibility of the blood product.
7. Begin the transfusion by using a sterile technique to spike the blood bag with a transfusion set and prime it with saline solution.
8. Start the infusion slowly and closely monitor the patient for any adverse reactions, such as fever, chills, itching, or shortness of breath.
9. Document the transfusion start time, vital signs, any reactions observed, and the amount of blood product infused at regular intervals throughout the transfusion.
10. After the transfusion is completed, dispose of the blood bag and any used supplies according to hospital protocols.

Who needs 8 pre transfusion bedside:

1. Patients who require a blood transfusion due to a medical condition, surgery, or trauma may need the 8 pre transfusion bedside process to ensure the safe administration of blood products.
2. This process is essential for patients with anemia, bleeding disorders, or those undergoing major surgeries, as they may receive packed red blood cells, platelets, or plasma products.
3. Patients with specific medical conditions such as sickle cell disease, thalassemia, or certain types of cancer may also require blood transfusions and hence the 8 pre transfusion bedside protocol.

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What is 8 pre transfusion bedside?

8 pre transfusion bedside is a form used to document information about a patient prior to a blood transfusion.

Who is required to file 8 pre transfusion bedside?

Nurses or medical staff responsible for administering the blood transfusion are required to fill out 8 pre transfusion bedside.

How to fill out 8 pre transfusion bedside?

To fill out 8 pre transfusion bedside, the nurse must gather information about the patient's medical history, current medications, vitals, and any relevant lab results.

What is the purpose of 8 pre transfusion bedside?

The purpose of 8 pre transfusion bedside is to ensure that the patient is receiving the correct blood product and to minimize the risk of transfusion reactions.

What information must be reported on 8 pre transfusion bedside?

The information reported on 8 pre transfusion bedside includes patient demographics, medical history, current medications, allergies, vitals, and lab results.