sajohnson

We are using syringes from Charter Medical. Because they include a luer lock, even if they are sterile docked, they are considered an open system. Not sure if other syringes have the same setup.

The most common platelet "discussion" nowadays is the order for 10 platelets. Okay doc, do you mean one adult dose of 10 pooled platelets or, god help us, 10 actual full doses of platelets. Then, regardless of that answer, a nurse will call saying the pooled bag says that it is a pool of four - so where are the other six?

Thank you Sandy, I think that will give us the bread trail to find the code we need.

That would be the instinctual answer, but apparently we need a code that specifies syringe aliquots from pedipak aliquots. There will be differing expiration dates and times since syringes are always considered an open system whereas pedipaks can and usually are sterile docked and carry the original expiration.

Does anyone know of a ISBT code specific for syringes. We aliquot RBC and FFP into syringes for pediatric transfusion and are searching for the specific ISBT code. Any help appreciated.

Patient history is an art form to some extent. I can't tell you how many times the patient who has never "received RhIG" will mention getting a "vitamin shot" at the OB clinic.