- Blood Products

Packed Red Blood Cells:  

Vol =  250-300cc.  Requires a blood filter.  Infuse over 1-3 hours, or as fast as needed.  At least 80% of Plasma has been removed, and therefore, most of the clotting factors and platelets as well.  1 unit should increase HGB by 1 g/dL, and the HCT by 3%.