Question

question 10 of 12 which of the following is an not an indication for using a blood warmer? cold autoantibody thrombocytopenia prevention of hypothermia due to large volume transfusion symptomatic cold agglutinin disease neonatal exchange transfusion

Explanation:

To determine the non - indication for a blood warmer, we analyze each option:

1. Cold autoantibody: Blood warmers are used as cold autoantibodies can cause issues at lower temperatures, so this is an indication.
2. Thrombocytopenia: Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is not related to the need for a blood warmer. Blood warmers are used for temperature - related or specific antibody - related transfusion issues, not for platelet count problems.
3. Prevention of hypothermia due to large volume transfusion: Large volume transfusions of cold blood can cause hypothermia, so a blood warmer is indicated.
4. Symptomatic cold agglutinin disease: Cold agglutinin disease patients benefit from blood warmers as the agglutinins act at lower temperatures.
5. Neonatal exchange transfusion: Neonatal exchange transfusion may require blood warmers to prevent hypothermia in the neonate.

Answer:

B. Thrombocytopenia