Just a quick question: I know you have to use a filter and all of that...but can PRBC and plates be given through a peripheral IV, or must it always be a central line? Thanks! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 12, 2007 by TazziRN, RN Are you a credible source? Add your Credentials, Experience, etc. 6,487 Posts; 21,384 Profile Views Periph line is okay as long as it's large bore, at least a 20, pref 18 or 16. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 12, 2007 by crysobrn crysobrn has 7 years experience and specializes in OB L&D Mother/Baby. 222 Posts; 3,300 Profile Views We give thru a peripheral but our protocol is an 18ga. For peds or babies we go smaller though. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 13, 2007 by purple_rose_3 purple_rose_3 has 6 years experience and specializes in Intensive Care and Cardiology. 260 Posts; 5,615 Profile Views In my facility it needs to be a 20 or larger. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 13, 2007 by Roy Fokker, BSN, RN Roy Fokker is a BSN, RN and specializes in ER/Trauma. 1 Follower; 2 Articles; 2,010 Posts; 32,419 Profile Views Prefer #20 or bigger. But I've given blood through 22s.... Sometimes, you can't pick and choose. If all you can shove into a patient is a 22, well, 22 it is then! cheers, PS: Don't forget - you shouldn't use PUMPS to infuse PLATELETS! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 13, 2007 by ERRNTraveler, RN ERRNTraveler is a RN and specializes in Peds, ER/Trauma. 672 Posts; 6,503 Profile Views When I used to work in peds, we used to give blood via pump into 24's- obviously, the biggest line you can get is the best, but if it's a baby, a 24 will work. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 13, 2007 by ICRN2008, BSN, RN ICRN2008 has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Infection Preventionist/ Occ Health. 897 Posts; 8,106 Profile Views In peds we give blood through 22ga but can give through 24ga if necessary. We always use a pump. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 13, 2007 by jnrsmommy jnrsmommy specializes in LTC/Rehab,Med/Surg, OB/GYN, Ortho, Neuro. 300 Posts; 7,141 Profile Views Prefer #20 or bigger. But I've given blood through 22s.... Sometimes, you can't pick and choose. If all you can shove into a patient is a 22, well, 22 it is then! cheers, PS: Don't forget - you shouldn't use PUMPS to infuse PLATELETS! Just curious, why isn't a pump used for platelets? I've always given them wide open, but never thought about why we don't use a pump. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 21, 2007 by ERRNTraveler, RN ERRNTraveler is a RN and specializes in Peds, ER/Trauma. 672 Posts; 6,503 Profile Views When I worked in peds we gave platelets on a pump, cuz everything needs to be on a pump in peds. Ideally, in adults, you don't use a pump because there is the possibility of the pump damaging the platelet cells. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.png.1246e5be8d684efc6a7b2cd047f7b9e7.png)
