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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Bartholomew , Jerry A (SPO)
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:02 AM
To: Lynn Hadaway; DENISE GALLAGHER; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: BLOOD ADMINISTRATIONI have personally transfused several units through a 24 gauge catheter. I did some research on the relative diameters of red blood cells, and the 24 gauge catheter. The catheter diameter is equal to the width of 60-80 red blood cells. Under normal pressures, this will not cause hemolysis. The limiting factor is the speed of the transfusion. If you're working the ER and you need to slam the unit into a trauma victim, then the #24 is not for you. But if you are satisfied with rates of 200-400ml per hour, you shouldn't have any problems, because a #24 will accommodate up to 1200ml/hour. Just as an aside, I also infuse quite a bit of IVIG, and Prolastin, and use the #24s almost exclusively. You can also find support for this in the manual put out by the American Association of Blood Banking.Jerry Bartholomew RN BSN CRNI
Vascular Access Specialist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Spokane, Washington
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynn Hadaway
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 8:09 AM
To: DENISE GALLAGHER; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: BLOOD ADMINISTRATIONThe only time I would hesitate to use a 22 ga for blood transfusion is when there is major bleeding or trauma and you need to rapidly infuse the blood. Otherwise, there is no problem with infusing blood through a 22g. It will take longer to infuse than through a larger gauge but should easily infuse in the 4 hour limitation. LynnAt 9:27 PM -0500 12/20/05, DENISE GALLAGHER wrote:My understanding is that blood can be given through a 22 ga if it is a thin wall catheter because then the diameter is a bit larger. But, would probably only use if for the occasional one unit and not on a routine basis.
----- Original Message -----From: Lynn HadawayTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 11:10 AMSubject: Re: BLOOD ADMINISTRATIONGo to your blood bank and ask if they have a copy of the textbook, Technical Manual, from the American Association of Blood Banks, not sure what the most recent edition is. Mine is very old, yet it still states in the chapter on administration that blood can be infused through as small as a 21 gauge. Since catheters come in even sizes, I would change that to a 22 g. It is very often given to neonates through a 24 gauge. There are several studies supporting this but your best reference is the AABB book. LynnAt 8:19 AM -0500 12/20/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At the institution I currently work for we have had an issue with what size IV is appropriate for blood administration. I am curious as to what policies are out there and what evidence based practice studies have been done. The main question is #20 gauge is the smallest gauge that is appropriate for administration.
Thank you ,
Tamara
[EMAIL PROTECTED]--Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
http://www.hadawayassociates.com
office 770-358-7861
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
http://www.hadawayassociates.com
office 770-358-7861
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