How to store blood properly Bluetooth temperature data logger
Red cells and whole blood must always be stored at a temperature between +2℃ to +6℃ in a blood bank refrigerator. Blood bank refrigerators have in built temperature monitoring and alarm devices and a cooling fan to ensure even distribution of cold air through out the equipment. Maintenance of above storage temp is essential to maintain the oxygen carrying ability of blood. The upper limit of 6 degree℃ is essential to minimize the growth of any bacterial contamination in the unit of blood. Below 2 degree℃ red cells become haemolysed. So they must never be allowed to freeze. Haemolysed cells if transfused can cause renal failure & fatal bleeding problems.
Depending on the type of blood bag used the shelf life ranges from 35- 42 days. Whole blood & red cells should be issued from the blood bank in the blood transport box or insulator carrier that will keep the temperature under 10℃, if the room temperature is greater than 25℃ or if there is a possibility that blood will not be transfused within 30 minutes. Once issued red blood cells should be transfused within half an hour of release from BTS. If not required should be sent back to Blood center immediately.
To monitor the temperature of the blood, Bluetooth temperature data logger is a very suitable choice. Blue Tag T10 is easy to connect and operate. All parameters can be set by APP on the mobile phone. This wireless HACCP temperature sensor also can be connected unlimitedly. A sensor can be connected to an unlimited number of users on an unlimited number of phones. And the APP can support an unlimited number of sensors limited only by the phones. Bluetooth connection through APP, you can scan code to read the temperature data by APP on your phone. The HACCP temperature data logger has passed CE, RoHS, and complies to EN12830 and HACCP temperature guidelines and requirements.
