khalidm3 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 How often and when and when vital signs should be checked for a patient undergoing blood transfusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 According to New York State regulations, at 15 min, half way through, end of transfusion, and 1 hr post transfusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khalidm3 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I like Bill's answer but must add immediately prior to start also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Vitals are taken just prior to, at 15 min, 30 min, and then hourly thereafter. I am able to monitor this thru our blood bank system utilizing BCTA. The nurses are prompted via audio and visual prompt to perform their vitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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