Administering Blood Transfusions is organized by echelon.
This course is accessible until 3/1/2024.
Description:
This course focuses on the care and administration of blood and blood products. It will review the indications for transfusions, the appropriate use of blood and blood products, and the care and monitoring of a patient receiving blood and/or blood products.
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Identify indications for transfusions of whole blood, packed red blood cells, platelets, fresh-frozen plasma, and
cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor.
• State risks associated with blood transfusions.
• Describe care of the patient during a blood transfusion.
• Identify signs and symptoms indicative of a blood transfusion reaction.
• Identify characteristics of specific transfusion reactions and describe the appropriate treatment.
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