Exchange-transfusion is a technique allowing the removal and replacement of a patient’s blood. It is generally used to avoid the Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Contents of the tray:
• 1 four-way stopcock equipped with 1 injection site (for injections of additional medication),
• 1 extension tube for the evacuation of the discarded blood,
• 1 5 Fr exchange transfusion catheter (PVC – XRO), 37 cm long,
• 1 7 Fr exchange transfusion catheter (PVC – XRO), 37 cm long,
• 2 20 ml Luer-lock syringes,
• 1 10 ml Luer-lock syringe,
• 1 15 x 0.5 mm (25G) Luer hypodermic needle,
• 1 graduated plastic container,
• 1 transfusion set,
• 1 15 cm ruler for venous pressure measurement,
• 3 50 x 50 mm gauze dressings,
• 1 50 x 60 cm fenestrated drape,
• 1 pair of gloves,
• 1 control sheet,
• 1 air-venting needle.
