A question re: Albumin Transfusion

[mweaverrn]

Hi there! I haven't been on here in ages...been busy! Anyways I wanted to pose this question to you. Does your hospital require the use of a filter during Albumin transfusion? Our hospital policy is vague when it comes to Albumin. In general it states all blood products should be filtered, but it doesn't list Albumin when discussing the specific blood products. From my understanding the policy of whether to use a filter differs by hospital. The drug company recommendations also differ. I get so many mixed responses on this issue on my unit. I just wondered what your hospitals require.

mweaverrn

[JVanRN]

We don't get filters or special tubing that comes with ours. We use micro-bore tubing and generally no filters. (I say generally because...I have seen a FEW nurses using them, just the filters we use for most infusions) And to be honest I don't know what the policy is on this:imbar *thinks I will go and read policy...if there is one on albumin transfusions at work*