THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
TRANSFUSION
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They are discarded as Anapathological waste and it is considered a biological risk
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They are discarded with the gauze and bandages used in surgery.
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They can be reused
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They are not disposed of; they are incinerated after being opened.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Autoclaving is the preferred option for treatment of blood bags. Another option is discharge to a closed sewer connected to a waste treatment facility (such as wastewater treatment works, septic tank or biodigester).
Detailed explanation-2: -Solid Waste Solid biological waste, including solidified agarose gels, should be collected in appropriate biohazardous waste autoclave bags. Once the waste has been autoclaved or chemically disinfected, the autoclave bags should be taped or tied shut and placed inside of the cardboard box provided by REM.
Detailed explanation-3: -Items contaminated with blood, body fluids like dressings, plaster casts, cotton swabs and bags containing residual or discarded blood and blood components are disposed off in yellow bag.
Detailed explanation-4: -The preferred method for treating discarded blood bags is autoclaving. Other methods are disposal to sewer, with or without chemical disinfection, and incineration. Blood saturated wastes must never be discarded to the sewer system as they can cause blockages and pose a risk to staff who then have to clear the pipes.