jhicks

We use blankets, but we also warm 100 mL bags of saline in the microwave - we place them in the donor's hands (before beginning the procedure) and then wherever the donor requests: behind their neck, on their shoulders, arms...you get the idea. We, too, cannot use the heating pads and the blanket warmers are too expensive.

You've been very helpful. Thanks for all your information.

Is anyone using the electronic blood pressure cuffs for donor screening and, if yes, how did you validate the cuff/sphygmomanometer?

Does anyone define a minimum and/or maximum volume (mL) for red cells with Optisol or Adsol?