What adjustment in transfusion therapy needs to be made in order to deliver packed red blood cells (PRBCs) through a PICC?
A. The transfusion set does not contain a filter.
B. The PRBCs must be delivered with the use of a pump.
C. Ringer's lactate rather than normal saline must be the primary infusion fluid.
D. Each unit of PRBCs must be completely infused within 1 hour of starting the transfusion.
B
Infusion of packed red blood cells is considerable slower through a PICC. The blood product is cold and viscous. The length of the PICC adds resistance and may prevent the blood from infus-ing within the 4-hour limitation. Therefore, a pump is needed to ensure adequate flow rates.
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