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| What are four of the five types of transfusion reactions? |
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Definition
| Four types of transfusion reactions are (1) hemolytic reactions (2) anaphylactic or allergic reactions (3) circulatory overload or (4) febrile reactions. |
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Term
| Why should Transfusion Reaction Investigations be performed immediately? |
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Definition
| Transfusion reaction investigations should be performed immediately because the presenting symptoms could indicate a life-threatening reaction. |
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Term
| Correctly perform the appropriate tests for evaluating specimens to diagnose HDN |
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Definition
On the cord blood perform:
1) ABO
2) Rh
3) DAT with poly |
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Term
| determine eligibility for Rh Immune Globulin. |
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Definition
To determine if the mother is a candidate for RhIg candidate perform:
1) ABO forward and reserve with weak D carried through
2) Antibody screen, if positive must be IDed |
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Term
| Correctly interpret the results of given samples. |
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Definition
Candidates for Rhogam:
1) Mom is Rh negative and baby is Rh positive
2) Mom has true anti-D antibody
3) Abortion or miscarriage when Rh of fetus is unknown |
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