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- Title
When the Bleeding Stops: Complications of Massive Transfusions.
- Authors
Scullard, Tomáš
- Abstract
Purpose/goals: The purpose of this presentation is to provide information on massive transfusions to identify potential complications that may occur in patients while receiving large amounts of blood products. Session description: Life-threatening hemorrhagic shock can be encountered among many patients in the intensive care unit. The need for massive transfusion of blood products may be required to maintain adequate circulation and hemostasis. Critical care nurses must be aware of significant complications associated with massive transfusions. Complications related to massive transfusions including hypothermia, thrombocytopenia, electrolyte abnormalities, acid base derangements, citrate toxicity, and coagulopathy will be reviewed. Strategies used to prevent and treat these complications will be discussed. The optimal ratio of blood products to be delivered will be examined. A case study will be used to help the bedside nurse apply the information from this session to practice. Learning outcomes: 1. Identify patients who require a massive transfusion. 2. List three potential complications of a massive transfusion. 3. Discuss nursing interventions to prevent complications of massive transfusions.
- Subjects
BLOOD transfusion; HEMORRHAGIC shock; INTENSIVE care nursing; DISEASE complications
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing, 2017, Vol 28, Issue 2, p46
- ISSN
2368-8653
- Publication type
Article