Blood
and Blood Products
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Authorised by Charge Nurse - Newborn |
| April 2006 |
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| Step | Action |
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1 |
No substance is to be added to blood or blood products. |
| 2 | Ensure blood syringe is not left in contact with heat source (e.g. under radiant heater or in incubator) |
| 3 | If baby is charted furosemide give via the injection port. (Flush with saline before and after giving furosemide.) |
| 4 | Rotate syringe periodically to prevent pooling of red cells. |