Kashmira patel

My understanding of the process is that this priming is done in small pediatric patients to avoid filling the tubing with patient's blood. The reconstituted blood does enter the patient and hence considered transfused to the patient.

Mabel, We are in the process of implementing SIS Trax for Tissue Management.

It is in consideration. See the links http://www.radmailer.com/t/ViewEmail/r/10AD2E2E2C3715EB/9D9C8F97231376DCC9C291422E3DE149 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-22/j-j-s-forecast-misses-analyst-estimates.html

Simret, I will give it a try, but seems like a Soft application specialist or opening a TMS with Soft may be helpful. 1. Create a group test called Retype in Setup, name this a front type or retype, use test code 'A', 'B' and if needed 'D' and interpretation as ABO, if applicable RH, enter truth table for blood types. Note: If you are performing computer crossmatches then a front and back type is required for 2nd sample. 2. You have the option of creating only 1 DAT based on the technique in use at your facility. If created and you are not using any of the DAT tests, you can uncheck the 'Active' box in set up. 3. Charging for hemoglobin -S and unit antigen typing for a patient may be performed by the use of actions. This is available under setup function as Actions. 4. Also the cord ABORh test, is not created right, this can be done as above in number 1. Hope this helps, kashmira

Ok. Sounds great.

Please count me in too. It will be great to meet in person. Excellent idea.

News letter from AABB dated May 4 2012 volume 18 has the FDA's final rule on Amendments to sterility test requirements for biological products. Also AABB is conducting a membership survey for the current measures to detect bacterial contamination in platelets. My understanding from this is, if your blood supplier is performing the sterility test for apheresis platelets, it is not a regulatory requirement for a transfusion service to repeat the bacterial testing. Also if you are a member of UHC list serve there is a nice survey results posted for bacterial testing of platelets. [h=1][/h]

We use PH meter in a blood center setting for QC of apheresis platelets.

We use Coleman 10 quart coolers available at local stores like Sears and K Mart. These are validated for storage temperature at 1-6 C for upto 10 hours with wet ice in plastic bags. Can store upto 12 red cell and FFP units. Cost is minimal at about $10 to $12.

Do you keep a separate policy for Massive/Rapid Transfusions for trauma and non trauma cases? If yes, what are the quantities you are using for non trauma cases for each blood product? Thank You

Thank You, Malcolm. His book is an essential part every Blood Banker's library.

A second determination of ABO on both front and back type is required. FDA has a new guidance on Electronic (computer) Crossmatches.

We also use P9052 for Leukoreduced HLA matched apheresis platelets. Also charge for irradiation separately.

Have used such brown bags with plastic cushion inside for pneumatic tube transport of blood products at a former institution. Blood products were placed in a sealed plastic bag, and then in the brown bag. Do not recall the vendor. Try Cardinal.

Thank You for posting the guide. Kashmira