All of the following are true about transfusion protocol except:: (A) BT should commence within 60 minutes of removing blood bag from refrigerators, (B) Whole blood or packed RBC transfusion must be completed within 4 hours, (C) Transfusion set should have standard filter of 170 mm size, (D) Usual transfusion needle size should be of 18-19 gauge
Answer is A. TRANSFUSION PROTOCOLS - BT should commence within 30 minutes of removing blood bag from refrigerators because of increased risk of bacteria contamination. - Whole blood or packed RBC transfusion must be completed within 4 hours. - Platelet and FFP transfusion should be completed within 20 mintues - Transfusion set should have standard filter of 170 mm size -Usual transfusion needle size should be of 18-19 gauge.