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Oh, I forgot we discard are returned products in syringes regardless of how long they've been out since we can't take the temp.

We use Blood Temp 10 devices plus if we forget to put an indicator on the unit or it's a room temp product we use a an infrared thermometer which are calibrated annually.

Definitely enough story lines for a mini-series! These are all possible stories that could happen to any of us. Being in direct contact with physicians (who know everything) and nurses (who believe policy is not practice) and providing products that could be life saving or harmful to patients and parts of the process is out of BBs control can be very stressful for technologists. And sometimes is hard to get new technologists to work in our field. With providing administration with some of these "real" scenarios and the possible medical-legal-pr implications I was able to acquire an additional salary % for techs working full time in the transfusion service. When other department techs thought it was unfair, I asked them to apply for a BB position (no takers). Might be worth a try if you need techs. Thanks to all who are sharing your experiences.