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I also use the ones from Shamrock. https://www.shamrocklabels.com/product/upcr-9111-blood-collection-antigen-testing-labels/
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Carrie Easley reacted to a post in a topic:
FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
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FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
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FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
gene20354 replied to BB1956's topic in Transfusion Services
Yes. We do not allow platelets and cryo to be transfused using the Belmont Rapid Infuser. -
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FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
gene20354 replied to BB1956's topic in Transfusion Services
I work at a level 1 trauma center. During trauma/MTP the Belmont Rapid Infuser is frequently used. Up to 3 units at a time (any combination of RBC/FFP) are hooked up to large diameter tubing that drains into a large reservoir. The products mix together in the reservoir rand then are rapidly infused in about 1 minute. I also agree with David's comments about making WB. -
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can wash change the strength of the reaction
gene20354 replied to jwnola's topic in Transfusion Services
I agree with Malcolm's statement about trying to preserve ABO antibodies on the cells. This made me think for a second. At my facility when we prepare eluates we use cold saline for the first wash and then cold working wash solution for the remaining washes. I looked at the Immucor Elu-Kit package insert. It has the following statement in the limitations section. The degree of dissociation of antibody that occurs during the washing procedures. This may be minimized by washing in 1° to 10°C Working Wash Solution. In most cases, satisfactory eluates can be made after washing the cells with Wash Solution at room temperature. -
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We also use within 2 C for our freezers, and within 1 C for room temp and refrigerators.
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can wash change the strength of the reaction
gene20354 replied to jwnola's topic in Transfusion Services
We perform tube testing for cord blood DATs. Wash cord cells once by hand washing and then make a 3-5% suspension. Place one drop of the suspension in a tube and wash 4 times in a cell washer. We don't use the microscope to read the tubes. -
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Hi Cliff. We do 4 hours from the time the unit leaves the blood bank. We use a electronic time stamp to document this time on the blood administration tag that is attached to the unit. We teach the nurses that they have 4 hours from this time to complete the transfusion. This does not apply if we send products in a cooler.
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Blood Bank LIS Replacement Advice Needed
gene20354 replied to gene20354's topic in Computer Systems / Software / ISBT128
Albaugh, We also have Cerner for the whole lab. As it stands now we are being told that Cerner BB is going to be replaced because the main lab is going to Epic Beaker. I am not sure if keeping Cerner is an option for us. It is a question that I am going to ask. If we keep Cerner I want to be upgraded to the latest version. Are you using Cerner 2015? I have seen some screen shots. Looks like the application icons have a new look. -
Blood Bank LIS Replacement Advice Needed
gene20354 replied to gene20354's topic in Computer Systems / Software / ISBT128
Hi Ann, Yes that was me that also posted on the AABB Hub. Thanks your for your advice. I appreciate that you can speak to using Cerner and Haemonetics. We have been using Cerner since 2005 so this is going to be a big change for us. You are absolutely right about how great the vendor makes their system sound. This is why I am reaching out for user's opinions. The Haemonetics product was not very visually appealing and looked like it would be difficult to learn. Do you have any opinions on this? Gene -
Blood Bank LIS Replacement Advice Needed
gene20354 posted a topic in Computer Systems / Software / ISBT128
Currently my lab is using Cerner Millennium. We are being asked to look at new Blood Bank LIS systems because the rest of the lab is going to Epic Beaker. I have seen demos of Haemonetics SafeTrace and Mediware HCLL. I am also trying to get one with Soft scheduled. I am seeking advice from current users of` these systems. Are you happy with your BB LIS? If given the chance to change to another would you? Any additional advice is appreciated. -
We also do the same as Kate.
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Group A Plasma for Trauma/Massive Transfusion
gene20354 replied to gene20354's topic in Transfusion Services
Thanks for the responses! Its been very helpful! I also agree with Mabel. -
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I have 2 questions for those of you that use group A plasma for trauma/massive transfusion instead of AB plasma. 1. Do you have a limit on the amount of group A plasma that is transfused? 2. Once the type is complete and its determined that the patient is B or AB, do you continue to provide group A plasma until the bleeding event is over or do you switch to ABO compatible products?
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I agree with the everyone's comments regarding the failure rate of the MTS Biohit pipettes. Currently we have 5 of them. Out of the 5 I have 3 that are malfunctioning. We seem to be purchasing 1 to 2 replacements every year. As jmonroy1973 stated the batteries are just as expensive as the pipette. I am also looking for recommendations on another electronic pipette to try.
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I work in a transfusion services at large hospital. We dispense coagulation factors, RHIG, and albumin. Most of the factor products that we use are on consignment. The products are RFID tagged and stored in a fridge that reads the tags and automatically sends inventory levels to the supplier. Feel free to contact me if you have questions.