1. Heparin given 500 units SQ q8-12 or Sequential compression devices (SCDs) over Thromboembolism Deterrent (TED) hose.
2. Out of bed ambulating.

Transfuse Packed RBCs 1 unit= 250-300ml

• PRBCs consist of spun down blood with Hct of 75%
• 1 unit of PRBC will raise Hct by 3 points
• 1 unit of PRBC will raise Hgb by 1 point.
• Packed RBCs are chosen over whole blood to boost blood carrying capacity
• Whole blood 1 unit = 510 ml:
  Only stored upon request because It is more efficient to spin blood down Into plasma and RBCs and separate Out useful components.

• One unit increases count to 5000-10000
• Typically given as 6-10 random donor units.
• Indications for transfusion:
• <20, 000 platelets, as prophylaxis <50, 000 platelets and bleeding Thrombocytopenia, and any kind of bleeding

• The plasma portion of whole blood.
• Gives the clotting factors..Fibrinogen, prothrombin, factors V, VII, VIII, IX, XIII, Antithrombin III, Protein C/S. Indications: