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What is the smallest needle we can use to transfuse blood components?

April 26, 2017blood components needle smallest transfuse

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What is the smallest needle we can use to transfuse blood components?

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The size of the needle is not an issue. The amount of pressure exerted on the red blood cells is the limiting factor. Blood can be infused through the smallest of needles as long as great pressure is not needed to get the blood to flow. Excessive pressure causes lysis of the red blood cells.