Blood Transfusion Set

A blood transfusion set is a sterile single-use medical assembly containing interconnected components — intravenous catheter, infusion tubing, in-line filter, needle adaptor, and collection bag interface — enabling safe blood product administration from storage container to casualty vein without contamination or air embolism risk. The transfusion set approach simplifies field medical procedures enabling non-specialist personnel to initiate blood transfusions through standardised assembly without requiring manual component interconnection.

Premium blood transfusion sets employ medical-grade PVC or polyurethane tubing rated for blood compatibility preventing haemolysis from mechanical trauma. In-line filters typically employ 170–200 micrometre mesh preventing blood clot passage into the casualty’s circulation while allowing normal red blood cell flow. Drip chamber design enables visual assessment of infusion rate through graduated drop counting, with standard gravity infusion typically achieving 40–60 ml/minute depending on tubing gauge and hydrostatic pressure.

Optional components include inline fluid warmer preventing hypothermia from room-temperature blood infusion, secondary infusion Y-connector enabling simultaneous crystalloid and blood product administration, and pressure infusion cuff enabling non-gravity assisted rapid transfusion when time-critical resuscitation requires rates exceeding 200 ml/minute.

Sterile packaging maintains asepsis until use, with single-use design eliminating sterilisation requirements between casualty applications. Shelf life typically spans 2–5 years enabling inventory stockpiling in medical kits deployed across field locations.

Safety features include air vent preventing vacuum formation as blood drains from container, needle safety guard preventing needlestick injury during setup, and clearly marked tubing preventing inadvertent reversal of blood flow direction.

In Pakistan, blood transfusion sets equip military medical kits, emergency medical response teams, and civilian trauma centres.

Tactical Supply Pakistan stocks blood transfusion sets for medical resuscitation applications.