galvania Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I saw a wonderful case today of how, just when you thought you'd thought of everything, you see something new. I had an appointment today in a lab, but arrived early, so I went to get a cup of coffee in the cafeteria, which has a lovely terrasse - which I didn't use as it was too hot. the temperature today is 30°C. However, one of the patients was out there enjoying the sun - with his arm connected to a blood transfusion - and yes, I do mean red cells:cries: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Needs ☆ Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Wonderful! And the nurses????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galvania Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Wonderful! And the nurses????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nowhere to be seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galvania Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) And yes - I did report it to the lab who immediately informed hemovigilance Edited May 30, 2011 by galvania word appeared twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galvania Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Word is still in twice??!! I promise, I only typed it once. Is it a clone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deny Morlino Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Yikes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbostock Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 :cries:The patient must have ordered the red cells well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Have seen in past patient in wheelchair with no legs , smoking and receiving a rbc transfusion in sun at top of fire exitfull knowledge of nursing staff ( patient had friend with them ) sunny day but not 30oC this is the UK after allOn the other side of the coin some of these patients may not be seeing a sunny day for much longer due to their underlying conditions , I can see both sides though 30oC is a concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adiescast Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 At least 30 C is less than the 42 allowed for a blood warmer. Unless, of course, it was more than 30 in the sun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstoever Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Hi, what a great post, I would think that the sun would be sufficient to keep the blood viable and flowing. This situation forces us to think "out of the box" and makes of experience and knowledge collide for the "best for the patient".I have thought about this a little more, and certainly, as the amount of blood in the bag decreases, and the time spent in 30C increases, the situation could become of increasing concern. The transfusion director of the blood bank and the attending physician would be and should be informed of the abnormal parameters involved for the patients best well being. Edited January 18, 2012 by dstoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstoever Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 HiI have read much about Hemoviligance in the european states of Finland on a website long ago. It was an amazing insight to mointering tools of transfusion therapy. I forgot how I came across that site, but I remember it was an institution that was primarily focused upon any and every aspect of the transfusion process.Is the Hemoviligance entitiy that you referred, a national, international or otherwise.I would like to find that site again.Thank YouDouglas Stoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMILLER Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I suppose that nurses would only be present if they were out there having a smoke along with the patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyd Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I suppose that nurses would only be present if they were out there having a smoke along with the patient.Lol !:haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie-D Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 TBH I can't see how this is any different to the use of a blood warmer? It probably nicer the blood going in than at 4 degreee - brrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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