If you haven't already:
Click Write (ALT+W).
Click Blood Products (ALT+B).
Click Crossmatch (PRBCs) (ALT+M).
Complete the form
For pediatric patients (ages 1-19 years) only, select a modifier for the Red Blood Cells Product (PRBCs or Pedipack).
Type the amount to type and crossmatch in the Amount field.
For Pedipack orders, select either absolute (mls) or weight-based (cc/kg) units.
If you choose weight-based units, the Total Amount field and its calculated result are displayed. If you change the total, and the weight-based amount is recalculated appropriately.
Select from the Priority drop-down list (Routine, ASAP, STAT, Pre-ECMO, Pre-op for surgery in next 24 hours, Pre-op for future surgery, or Other). For Pedipack orders, select either absolute (mls) or weight-based (cc/kg) units.
To request transfusion restrictions:
Click Transfusion Restrictions (ALT+R).
Click to select one or more options
Click OK (ALT+O).
Type instructions as needed.
Click OK (ALT+O).
Write additional orders as needed, then sign the session.