This document defines blood transfusion and outlines its purposes, situations where it is needed, potential reactions, and nursing interventions. It describes blood transfusion as introducing blood products intravenously to replace lost blood or restore oxygen capacity. Common situations requiring transfusion include surgery, injuries, anemia, or bleeding disorders. The document also classifies different blood products like packed red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, and how they are used.
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Thoracentesis (thor-a-sen-tee-sis) is a procedure that is done to remove a sample of fluid from around the lung.
The lung is covered with a tissue called the pleura. The inside of the chest is also lined with pleura.
The space between these two areas is called the pleural space.
This space normally contains just a thin layer of fluid, however, some conditions such as pneumonia, some types of cancer, or congestive heart failure may cause excessive fluid to develop (pleural effusion).
Thoracentesis, also known as pleural fluid analysis, is a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the back of the chest wall into the pleural space (a space that exists between the two lungs and the anterior chest wall) to remove fluid or air.
Pleural fluid analysis is the microscopic and chemical lab analysis of the fluid obtained during thoracentesis.
IndDiagnostic: determination of pleural effusion etiology (e.g. transudative versus exudative) usually requires the removal of 50 to 100mL of pleural fluid for laboratory studies. Most new effusions require diagnostic thoracentesis, an exception being a new effusion with a clear clinical diagnosis (e.g. CHF) with no evidence for superimposed pleural space infection
Therapeutic: reduce dyspnea and respiratory compromise in patients with large pleural effusions. This is typically achieved by removing a much larger volume of fluid compared to the diagnostic thoracentesis
ications
Autologous Blood Transfusion (ABT) means reinfusion of blood or blood products taken from the same patient
ABT is not a new concept, fear of transfusion- transmitted diseases stimulated the growth of autologous programme
Blood transfusion is the process through which blood and blood products are transferred to circulation intravenously. Early transfusions used whole blood but modern medical practice commonly used components of blood.It helps to replace blood lost during injury or surgery. It is a life saving procedure. before transfusion of blood it is necessary to know your blood group type. As blood group o is considered as universal donor and blood group AB considered as universal accepter.
Blood transfusion are relatively safe but can be fatal if incorrectly administered. Donated blood can be processed into components such as PCV, FFP, Platelets, Cryoprecipitate. Doctors and nurses plays a major role in blood transfusion. They should follows all safety precautions throughout all steps of administrating procedure.
Collecting blood samples and other biological specimens is crucial to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of disease. However, from the patient’s perspective, it can also be painful, unnerving, frightening, and inconvenient.
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Thoracentesis (thor-a-sen-tee-sis) is a procedure that is done to remove a sample of fluid from around the lung.
The lung is covered with a tissue called the pleura. The inside of the chest is also lined with pleura.
The space between these two areas is called the pleural space.
This space normally contains just a thin layer of fluid, however, some conditions such as pneumonia, some types of cancer, or congestive heart failure may cause excessive fluid to develop (pleural effusion).
Thoracentesis, also known as pleural fluid analysis, is a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the back of the chest wall into the pleural space (a space that exists between the two lungs and the anterior chest wall) to remove fluid or air.
Pleural fluid analysis is the microscopic and chemical lab analysis of the fluid obtained during thoracentesis.
IndDiagnostic: determination of pleural effusion etiology (e.g. transudative versus exudative) usually requires the removal of 50 to 100mL of pleural fluid for laboratory studies. Most new effusions require diagnostic thoracentesis, an exception being a new effusion with a clear clinical diagnosis (e.g. CHF) with no evidence for superimposed pleural space infection
Therapeutic: reduce dyspnea and respiratory compromise in patients with large pleural effusions. This is typically achieved by removing a much larger volume of fluid compared to the diagnostic thoracentesis
ications
Autologous Blood Transfusion (ABT) means reinfusion of blood or blood products taken from the same patient
ABT is not a new concept, fear of transfusion- transmitted diseases stimulated the growth of autologous programme
Blood transfusion is the process through which blood and blood products are transferred to circulation intravenously. Early transfusions used whole blood but modern medical practice commonly used components of blood.It helps to replace blood lost during injury or surgery. It is a life saving procedure. before transfusion of blood it is necessary to know your blood group type. As blood group o is considered as universal donor and blood group AB considered as universal accepter.
Blood transfusion are relatively safe but can be fatal if incorrectly administered. Donated blood can be processed into components such as PCV, FFP, Platelets, Cryoprecipitate. Doctors and nurses plays a major role in blood transfusion. They should follows all safety precautions throughout all steps of administrating procedure.
Collecting blood samples and other biological specimens is crucial to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of disease. However, from the patient’s perspective, it can also be painful, unnerving, frightening, and inconvenient.
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O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
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Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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2. At the end of 30 minutes, the group should
be able to:
• Define Blood Transfusion
• Identify purposes of the procedure
• Cite situations in which blood transfusion is
needed
• Enumerate the different transfusion reactions
with its clinical signs and appropriate nursing
interventions
• Classify and describe the different blood
products and how it is being used
3. BLOOD TRANSFUSION
• It is a procedure in which a patient
receives a blood product through an
intravenous line.
• It is the introduction of blood components
into the venous circulation.
• Process of transferring blood-based
products from one person into the
circulatory system of another.
4. Purposes
• To replace blood lost during surgery or a serious
injury.
• To restore oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
• To provide plasma factors to prevent or treat
bleeding.
• Done if patient’s body is not capable of making
blood properly because of an illness.
5. Typical Situations in which blood
products are given
• Major injuries after an accident or
disaster
• Surgery on an organ such as the liver
and the heart
• Severe Anemia
• Bleeding such as Haemophilia and
Thrombocytopenia
7. BLOOD TYPES
•Each person has one of the following blood
types: A, B, AB, or O.
•O can be given to anyone but can only
receive O.
• AB can receive any type but can only be
given to AB.
• Also, every person's blood is either
Rh-positive or Rh-negative.
8. BLOOD TYPES
• The blood used in a transfusion must be
compatible with the patient's blood type.
• Type O blood is called the universal donor
• People with type AB blood are called universal
recipients
• People with Rh-positive blood can get Rh-
positive or Rh-negative blood. But people with
Rh-negative blood should get only Rh-
negative blood.
9. BLOOD BANKS
• Blood banks collect, test, and store
blood.
• Autologous transfusion - If surgery
is scheduled months in advance,
patients may be able to donate their
own blood and have it stored.
10. PREPARATION
• Before a blood transfusion, a
technician tests the patient's blood to
find out what blood type they have
(that is, A, B, AB, or O and Rh
positive or Rh negative).
• Some patients may have allergic
reactions even when the blood given
does work with their own blood type.
11. ADMINISTERING BLOOD
• Blood transfusions take place
in either a doctor's office or a
hospital. They can be done at
the patient's home, but this is
less common.
12. ADMINISTERING BLOOD
• A needle is used to insert an intravenous
(IV) line into a blood vessel. Through this
line, the blood is transfused. The
procedure usually takes one to four hours.
The time depends on how much blood is
needed, which blood product is given, and
whether the patient's body can safely
receive blood quickly or not.
13. ADMINISTERING BLOOD
• During the blood transfusion, a
nurse carefully watches the
patient, especially for the first
15 minutes. This is when bad
reactions are most likely to
occur.
14. ADMINISTERING BLOOD
• After a blood transfusion,
vital signs are checked
(such as temperature, blood
pressure, respiration rate,
and heart rate).
16. TRANSFUSION REACTIONS
NURSING
REACTION:CAUSE CLINICAL SIGNS
INTERVENTIONS
Hemolytic Reaction: Chills, fever, headache, 1. Discontinue the
incompatibility between backache, dyspnea, transfusion immediately.
client’s blood and donor’s cyanosis, chest pain, NOTE: when the
transfusion is
blood tachycardia, hypotension discontinued, use new
tubing for the normal
saline infusion.
2. Notify primary care
provider immediately.
3. Monitor vital signs.
4. Monitor fluid intake and
output.
5. Send the remaining
blood, bag, filter, tubing,
a sample of the client’s
blood, and a urine
sample to the laboratory.
17. TRANSFUSION REACTIONS
NURSING
REACTION:CAUSE CLINICAL SIGNS
INTERVENTIONS
Febrile Reaction: Fever, chills, warm and 1. Discontinue the
sensitivity of the client’s flushed skin, headache, transfusion
blood to white blood anxiety, muscle pain immediately.
cells, platelets, or plasma 2. Give antipyretics as
proteins ordered.
3. Notify the primary
care provider.
4. Keep the vein open
with a normal saline
infusion.
18. TRANSFUSION REACTIONS
NURSING
REACTION:CAUSE CLINICAL SIGNS
INTERVENTIONS
Allergic Reaction (Mild) Flushing, itching, 1. Stop or slow the
urticaria, bronchial transfusion, depending
wheezing on agency protocol.
2. Notify the primary care
provider.
3. Administer
antihistamines as
ordered.
Allergic Reaction Dyspnea, chest pain, 1. Stop the transfusion.
(Severe) circulatory collapse, 2. Keep the vein open with
cardiac arrest a normal saline solution.
3. Notify the primary care
provider immediately.
4. Monitor vital signs.
Administer CPR if
needed.
5. Administer medications
or oxygen as ordered.
19. TRANSFUSION REACTIONS
NURSING
REACTION:CAUSE CLINICAL SIGNS
INTERVENTIONS
Circulatory Overload: Cough, dyspnea, 1. Place the client
blood administered crackles (rales), upright, with feet
faster than the distended neck veins, dependent.
circulation can tachycardia, 2. Stop or slow the
accommodate hypertension transfusion.
3. Notify the primary
care provider.
4. Administer diuretics
or oxygen as
ordered.
20. TRANSFUSION REACTIONS
NURSING
REACTION:CAUSE CLINICAL SIGNS
INTERVENTIONS
Sepsis: contaminated High fever, chills, 1. Stop the transfusion.
blood administered vomiting, diarrhea, 2. Keep the vein open
hypotension with a normal saline
solution infusion.
3. Notify the primary
care provider.
4. Administer IV fluids,
Antibiotics.
5. Obtain a blood
specimen from the
client for culture.
6. Send the remaining
blood and tubing to
the laboratory
22. BLOOD PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
Most common type of
blood product for
transfusion
Used to increase the
oxygen-carrying capacity
A. Packed Red Blood Cells
of blood
(PRBCs)
Help the body get rid of
carbon dioxide and other
waste products
1 unit of PRBCs = raises
hematocrit by 2-3%
23. BLOOD PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
Plasma is the liquid
component of blood; it has
proteins called clotting
factors
Expands blood volume
B. Fresh Frozen Plasma
and provides clotting
(FFP)
factors
Contains no RBCs
1 unit of FFP = increases
level of any clotting factor
by 2-3%
24. BLOOD PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
Also known as
thrombocytes
Tiny cell structures
necessary in blood clotting
process
Replaces platelets in
C. Platelets clients with bleeding
disorders, or platelet
deficiency
1 unit = increases the
average adult client’s
platelet count by about
5,000 platelets/microliter
25. BLOOD PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
Not commonly used
except for extreme cases
D. Whole Blood of acute hemorrhage
Replaces blood volume
and all blood products
Used for blood
replacement following
E. Autologous Red Blood
planned elective surgery
Cells
Must be donated 4-5
weeks prior to surgery
26. BLOOD PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
F. Albumin and Plasma Blood volume expander
Protein Fraction Provides plasma protein
A portion of plasma
containing certain specific
G. Clotting Factors and clotting factors
Cryoprecipitate Used for clients with
clotting factor deficiencies
Contains Fibrinogen
27. REFERENCE:
• Kozier, et al. Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts,
Process, and Practice. Ed 8. Vol 2
• http://wiki.medpedia.com/Blood_Transfusion - August 2,
2010
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