blood transfusion set

 BT Set/Blood Transfusion Set

Blood transfusion set known as BT set is used to administer blood products to a patient from blood transfusion bag to the vascular system (vein) using a needle or a catheter connected to the vein.

BT set is use in delivering measured and regulated blood and blood components to the patient. 

BT set have cylindrical drip chamber with or without vent and filter to prevent the passage of any clot into the patient. Blood transfusion sets contain 170 - 260 micron filters.

Types of BT Set

BT set can come with an air vent or without it.

1  Vented B.T. set

2. Non-vented B.T. set

Parts of Blood Transfusion Set

1. Spike

2. Chamber with filter

Chamber is first part of the blood transfusion set wherein the blood drips into and collects. It serves as a venue to count the flow rate. 

Filter located inside the drip chamber. Its work as to remove any clots, small clumps formed.

3. Roller clamp

Roller clamp is between the drip chamber and the injection site.

Use it to control and regulate the flow rate of the blood being transfused.

4. Tubing

5. Luer slip tip

6. Needle connector

Connects the blood transfusion set to the patient's needle.

7. Air vent

Air vent is the structure that is located at the base of spike. It serves as an inlet of air going inside the bag of the blood being transfused.

BTset vs IV set 

BT set is used to deliver blood products to a patient.

IV infusion set is used to administer parenteral solutions (medication, fluid, nutrient).