THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
TRANSFUSION
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20 a 30 min
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25 a 40 min
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5 a 10 min
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50 a 60 min
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Detailed explanation-1: -A transfusion rate of 2 to 5 ml/min is used, thereby completing the transfusion in 1 to 2 hours. Slower flow rates are used in patients at risk of fluid overload.
Detailed explanation-2: -Transfusions usually start slowly and should take no more than 4 hours. Transfusions of plasma or platelets take less time. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service reports that it takes 30–60 minutes to transfuse 1 unit of plasma or platelets, compared with 2–3 hours for one unit of red blood cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Usually transfused over 30–60 minutes per ATD. Platelets should not be transfused through a giving-set already used for other blood components. Start transfusion as soon as possible after component arrives in the clinical area.
Detailed explanation-4: -Administer via a volumetric pump or syringe driver to ensure accurate volume delivered. Standard 170-200 micron filter either in-line or on transfer to syringe. Use a new blood administration filter (170-200 micron) when administering platelets.