In 1963, therefore, U.S. 20 became the longest road in the country. U.S. 20 is 3,365 miles long according to the 1989 log. The route begins in Boston at a junction with Massachusetts Route 2 and ends in Newport, Oregon, at a junction with U.S. 101.
Red Blood Cells over 1-2 hours. Plasma, platelets, and cryo at 10ml per minute or over 20-30 minutes. In a non-urgent situation infuse the first 25ml of blood (proportionately smaller volume for pediatric patients) slowly at no more than 25 drops/minute to allow for recognition of an acute adverse reaction.
The dose of platelets should be individualized. A number of simple guidelines can be used to calculate the appropriate dose. 1  A dose of 1 random donor platelet concentrate per 10 kg body weight can be expected to increase the platelet count by 5000/uL in a non-refractory patient.