geekay Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hi everybody, Some years back, the very usage of red cells preserved in SAGM/ OPTISOL solution in paediatrics or neonatals , was a delicate issue everywhere. I am keen to know what our senior and more experienced people in this site are practising now ? Are there any paediatricians still very particular against the usage of SAGM/OPTISOL in paediatrics ? (mannitol or any other ingredients in the OPTISOL solution ? )Are the peadiatricians still insisting on red cellspreserved in exclusively in CPD / CPDA / solutions without additives ?Or is it that... red cells in OPTISOL / SAGM is being widely used for all neonatals / paediatrics as our technical manual prescribe ?Inputs from all would be appreciated !with warm wishes...engeekay2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabel Adams Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 CPD & CPDA1 are still indicated for exchange transfusions I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We use CPD or CPD A1 for exchange transfusion. For neonates who requires small aliquots we use AS-3 RBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekay Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 We use CPD or CPD A1 for exchange transfusion. For neonates who requires small aliquots we use AS-3 RBC.Previously the paediatricians used to say "NO" to RBCs with SAGM / SAGAM / OPTISOL as it contained mannitol.But the latest edition ( ? ) of AABB says, it can be used for neonates and paediatrics.. I had my own inhibitions on that...Hence wanted to clarify with the more senoior and experienced people among usabout the actual practice ...thanks and best wishes.....engeekay2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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