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4ml/kg PRBC raises Hb by approximately 10g/L. refl.in/5l

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1. A group patients require A or O group blood. refl.in/5f - (B, & AB blood contains B antigen which will result in a transfusion reaction)

2. B group patients require B or O group blood. refl.in/5f - (A, & AB blood contains A antigen which will result in a transfusion reaction)

3. AB group patients can accept AB, B, A or O group blood. refl.in/5f

4. O group patients require O group blood. refl.in/5f - (A, B, & AB blood contain A & B antigen which will cause a transfusion reaction)

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Be cautious of injecting blood that is older that may have a higher potassium concentration through a central line. Do so in increments, and pay attention for arrhythmias.

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Can give Rh(D) -ve cells to Rh(D) +ve recipients without risk of immunisation to Rh(D) antigen but the converse isn't true refl.in/5f

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In an emergency, use O red cells. If premenopausal female, use Group O Rh(D) -ve cells. refl.in/5f

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It is best practice to transfuse donor red cells that match with the same ABO group and Rh(D) type as the recipient. refl.in/5f

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The infant and neonate's myocardium is more sensitive to high serum potassium concentrations, so if giving a blood transfusion, consider giving washed red cells. #neonate #infant #bloodtransfusion

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NHMRC perioperative transfusion guidelines. refl.in/nk

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