How frequently should vital signs be taken during a transfusion?
Baseline Q 15 minutes time 2 Hourly One hour after completion A pretransfusion BP, T, P, R (VS) should be recorded as a baseline for comparison of vital signs obtained during and after a transfusion. Complete VS should be taken 15 minutes after initiating the transfusion and the nurse must stay at the bedside for this first 15 minutes. VS should be repeated 30 minutes after initiation and hourly as long as the component is infusing. Note the time of completion of the transfusion and a repeat set of VS should be obtained an hour after completion.
