What is the difference Between Blood Transfusion Set and Infusion Set?

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This week on tDC, Brett Deister talks to Brian Brown about blood transfusion sets. Transfusion sets are used to transfuse blood from one person to another, and typically include spikes at the top with clamps to attach to the IV. In an emergency situation, it is important to use the proper size blood filter and to deliver the blood rapidly.

Highlights

- What is a transfusion set?

- How to use a transfusion set in an emergency situation

- The importance of giving blood over a two to four hour period of time

- The importance of keeping the blood at a certain temperature

- The blood needs to be given within a certain time window in order to be effective and prevent the blood from becoming toxic

- In emergency situations, it is important to give blood as quickly as possible to help with blood volume loss

Timeline:

01:11 - Are you a coffee or tea drinker?

01:21 - Is there any favorite coffee you like and why don't you like tea?

01:54 - What is the reason I would use a transfusion set or an infusion set?

02:19 - If I am transfusing blood, what does this set look like?

05:14 - Does the way I deliver blood matter if I am in an emergency situation such as EMS or in a hospital OR?

07:07 - How rapid can I give blood?

08:13 - Does blood need to be warmed to prevent hypothermia?

09:05 - What are some examples of solutions that would be used in an infusion set?

10:05 - What other tips can you share with the audience?

15:38 - Where can people find you online?

16:34 - Final thoughts

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