pre-med for blood transfusion

willie2001 · Apr 24, 2001

Originally posted by KimberlyRN79:
What is your protocol for blood transfusions? Does anyone still pre-medicate patients with Tylenol and/or Benadryl?
Kimberly

If the patient has blood transfusions on a regular basis(ie: cancer/leukemia pt.) we routinely premedicate with Tylenol and Benedryl. We also use leukocyte filters on these patients.

123lisa · May 26, 2001

gave one unit today on a med/surg unit and no premeds!

CashewLPN, LPN · May 26, 2001

its not protocol, but some MD's order it...

--Barbara

CC NRSE · Jun 6, 2001

We give blood on a regular basis and never pre-med unless the patient has a known hx of transfusion reaction. We use benadryl and solumedrol. In 3 years, I've only had to premedicate one time!!! :)

ornurse217 · Jun 19, 2001

Unless the patient has had repetitive transfusions then we do not premedicate. We also use leukocyte reduction filters. :rolleyes:

nsmith_rn · Jul 3, 2001

only with a pre - existing condition

hx of reactions

CHF

JillR · Jul 3, 2001

We pre-medicate if the doctor orders it. Have done it both ways.:)

nosilanurse · Jul 3, 2001

Like most everyone else we only pre med when order and that is usually on our AML pts and Stem Cell pts, we also use tylenol and benadryl however we dont use leukocyte filters just are regular blood tube system filter:)