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This nursing lecture explains why and when patients receive red blood cell transfusions, the procedure and monitoring required, and complications including hemolytic, febrile, allergic, septic, and graft-versus-host reactions. It also reviews relevant hemoglobin levels and patient preparation for NCLEX study.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is a blood transfusion
Red blood cells
What do red blood cells do
Low red blood cells
When to transfuse blood
Normal hemoglobin level
Nursing prep work
Transfusing
Verification Process
Vital Signs
Starting the Transfusion
Monitoring the Patient
Signs and Symptoms
PostTransfusion
Hemolytic
Febrile
GVHD
Septicemia
Blood transfusion reaction
Taught by
RegisteredNurseRN
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Bllood transfusions was both informative and eye-opening. After going through the lesson, I now have a deeper appreciation for the life-saving impact of blood transfusions. Additionally, I found the information on the different blood types and comp…
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Great course and informative, I enjoyed the format and the presenter she was lovely. I would like to do the quiz but I cannot see where to access it.