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Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) --- correct precise answers ---Blood
product used to replace RBCs (infusion time for 1 unit is usually
between 2 and 4 hrs) - we want to see an increase in RBCs,
hemoglobin, hematocrit and resolution of symptoms after we give the
blood (expected outcome).
Leukocyte-poor or leukocyte-depleted PRBCs --- correct precise
answers ---Units where leukocytes, proteins and plasma have been
reduced. These are used to restore oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
and intravascular volume
Platelet transfusion --- correct precise answers ---used to treat
thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunctions
administered immediately, given rapidly over 15-30 mins
Flow rate calculation formula --- correct precise answers ---Total
volume x drop factor/time in mins = drops per mins