Blood Components

Question 1

Enumerate the 3 Oxygen Carrying Components/Products

Anemic/hemoglobin problems:

Answer 1

1. Red cell concentrates
2. Leukocyte-poor red blood cells
3. Frozen-thawed red cells

Question 2

What are the platelet products used for treating thrombocytopenia in cases of dengue fever?

Answer 2

• Platelet products such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet Concentrates (PC) are used for treating thrombocytopenia in cases of dengue fever.

Question 3

What plasma products are used to address coagulation factor deficiencies or bleeding caused by low coagulation levels?

Answer 3

• The plasma products required for addressing coagulation factor deficiencies or bleeding
• Due to low coagulation levels include Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), Frozen Plasma (FP), Cryoprecipitate, and Stored Plasma.

Question 4

What is Component Transfusion Therapy and how does it make effective use of limited natural resources?

Answer 4

• nvolves using one unit of donated blood for multiple transfusions
• Thereby efficiently utilizing a limited natural resource

Question 5

What are some examples of plasma derivatives?

Answer 5

• Some examples of plasma derivatives include NSA PPF ISG RHOGAM FACTOR8 concent F9 concentrate