Where is the spleen located anatomically and to which body system does it belong? Why would the surgeon struggle so hard to save the spleen rather than just removing it? What are important factors to be considered regarding the administration of donated blood to this patient?
Where is the spleen located anatomically and to which body system does it belong? Why would the surgeon struggle so hard to save the spleen rather than just removing it? What are important factors to be considered regarding the administration of donated blood to this patient?
Chapter10: Medication Administration Essentials
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 23RQ
Related questions
Question
100%
Emma was called in for an emergency laparotomy and possible splenectomy for blunt force trauma late in the evening. The patient had extensive hemorrhaging from the splenic laceration and the surgeon and anesthesiologist agreed that the patient required blood from the blood bank.
- Where is the spleen located anatomically and to which body system does it belong?
- Why would the surgeon struggle so hard to save the spleen rather than just removing it?
- What are important factors to be considered regarding the administration of donated blood to this patient?
- If the patient was blood type A positive and the blood from the blood bank was B positive, what type of reaction would most likely occur and how would it be handled?
- What signs would be visible to the surgeon in the area of the wound if there was a blood mismatch?
Expert Solution
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution!
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 2 steps
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira…
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781305634350
Author:
Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira…
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781305634350
Author:
Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:
Cengage Learning