[>30 MINUTE RULE]

I tested this rule with 2 units on a nursing floor with a global sensor recording one minute readings for 40 minutes.

The test was conducted in a nursing area comprable to the patient rooms. The 2 units were stored on the counter with a global sensor wire between the units.

 

The unit raised in temperature around 19 minutes for 1-10C. So our hospital has changed to the 15 minute rule that the nursing programs are teaching currently.

[meditech and TAR]

We are looking to start looking at TAR within the next 3 months. EMAR is going up this month. Any and all information is greatly appreciated. 

apuckett@morehead.org

[How often do you see rouleaux when you are doing IS crossmatches?]

I have noticed that we have a few more when either the platelet count or white blood cell count is increased (large buffy coat), with the room temperature maybe a little cooler than usual. Saline replacement is always negative. Just some observations made this past year.

[George Garratty.]

It was my esteem pleasure to have met George Garratty with Peter Issitt at an AABB meeting. He was an outstanding speaker. He will be greatly missed. Praying for his family. 

[An AB patient with anti-A and anti-B]

Has this patient received any transfusions including IVIG?

Have you tested A2 cells with the patients plasma?

Has this patient received dose(s) of RhIG or Rhophylac? How long ago?