Everything posted by Liz
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Why didn't my hohoho show in the previous post. Anyhow Colin aren't you happy you joined this joyful crowd just in time for Christmas. The time to be merry! And merry we are! -
** ** **! that's the festive spirit !!!! )
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You will need to have an SOP established before starting, so it is good that you are gathering info. The proper way is to take a sample for bacterial detection after 24 - 36 hours so do not release before you draw the sample. You need to let the bag rest at room temperature after collection for at least an hour out of the agitator-environmental chamber. Then place it in the chamber for the next 24-36 hours prior to bacterial culture sampling. Then keep it there until release. Max 5 days. There are several techniques for Bacterial detection, it is up to your center. I refer you to the AABB Tech Manual and Standards for your SOP.
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You must order kits that are for double platelet collection. You cannot store platelets in a bag meant for plasma it will effect their viability.
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Absolutely, Colin, absolutely... it is a dangerous world out there and now with the www... goodness
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and there was not a place at that site where comments can be written.. why oh why....
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I am speechless.. or maybe I have one word Rubbish!!!! This is dangerous if read by lay women in gestation.
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Thank you, yes we use TRIMA so they must surely sell the sampling set individually. I appreciate it, thank you very much. Liz
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How do you draw the sample for the Bact Alert? do you have or attach a sampling device? I was advised Charter Medical (as the kits with sampling devices are much more expensive) anyhow Charter doesn’t export to the ME. Do you know any other brands? And does the bottle head actually fit into the sampling device Thank you very much; I want to totally eliminate needle use.
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Please do send me some of the refs that you have ek01@aub.edu.lb thank you
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Splitting is good immediately after collection for viability and "breathing" of the platelets, more space. They should be equally split. You make sure they are gently, homogenously mixed in the first bag then by weight tranfer half to the Satelitte bag. Secure the clamp between them but keep them attached in case you need to give different volume aliquotes. You can also use a transfer bag and sterile connectiong device for transfer of small aliquotes.. oups have to go, more later.
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Thank you very much Sue and I would greatly appreciate it if you shared your protocol, my email: ek01@aub.edu.lb Thank you Liz
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Oh Welcome and Happy New Year!!!!
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However, during gestation it is very important to point out to the Doctor that anti-D is NOT present so that the patient recieves RHIG in a timely fashion. Please watch out for this. thanks
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Thank you, I found the thread!!
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We never used wrist bands specific for transfusion but it has always been on my mind and it is interesting to hear your opinions.
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Phil, haha. Its not my house SOOOOOO I will just sit back and be served. there will be a lot of in-laws and they love the kitchen, cooking , decorating etc.. I guess I can enjoy it all, pretending that because I work I dont know any house stuff. ** ** ** :excited: :giggle:
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No there isnt for NVD because the ladies will pick up. I mean it is done routinely depending on the hospital. But it is not required by an agency.
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I have been here nearly 6 years and will never catch up with Malcolm who has barely been here for 2 years.
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There is a slight decrease of FV and FVIII but they can be used equally up to 24 hours at 0 to 6 C. The doctors didnt ask you or me because they trust us and they dont really get it either way anyhow. I give the patients what I would give one of my own. God forbid that I should have to.
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Sue, it is also very important to have the bag vertical, either hang it or hold it downwards, do not lie it on a table top, and as Ron said teach the coach.
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Oh look what I found on Google, I guess if it is on Google I can share it here: http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/publications/bloodservices/archives/buffy/spiking_procedure.ppt#368,7,Trouble Shooting Tips for Spiking http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/bloodbank/PallBSBChart.pdf Cliff please remove IF I shouldn't post this, thanks. Liz
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Rather: A pond and a puddle away..