For the following units of blood collected in the specified anti-coagulant indic

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For the following units of blood collected in the specified anti-coagulant indicate the allowable shelf life for that anticoagulant preservative a. 35 days b. 21 days e: 48 hours d. 42 days e. not an approved anticoagulant CPD (citrate phosphate dextrose) CPDA-1 (citrate phosphate dextrose adenine) Heparin EDTA For the following situations indicate whether the individual volunteering to donate blood us transfusion should be accepted or deferred. Assume.results.of the physical examination to be acceptable unless noted. a 65 year old man whose birthday is tomorrow a 45 year old woman who donated a unit during a holiday appeal 54 days ago a 50 year old physician (HGH 13.2 g/dl) who visited a country endemic for malaria but did not take prophylactic medicine a 25 year old man who says he had yellow jaundice while in high school an 18 year old with poison ivy on his hands and face a 77 year old man a 35 year old runner (pulse 46) sbo) a. defer temporarily b. defer for 6 months c. defer permanently d. accept e. accept after obtaining medical approval

Explanation / Answer

Q1

Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD) -  used for preservation of whole blood or red blood cells for up to 21 days.

citrate phosphate dextrose adenine (CPDA-1) -used for the preservation of whole blood and red blood cells for up to 35 days .

EDTA and Heparin is not an approved anticogulant preservative.

EDTA preserves platelet integrity.

Heparin is an anticoagulant agent. Heparinised blood should be used within 24hrs.

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