Medical Technology Lecture Review

Flashcards reviewing key vocabulary and concepts from a medical technology lecture, covering topics from the profession's definition to blood banking laws and blood products.

Medical Technology

Branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.

PAMET Hymn (Beloved PAMET)

Written by Hector G. Gayares Jr. and placed into music by Francis Jerota Pefanco. It was officially adopted on November 22, 1989, during the 25th National Convention of the PAMET.

Integrity

Strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, and accountability.

Professionalism

The positive traits and values, moral responsibility, and social responsiveness that make one highly respectable and credible.

Commitment

The unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication characterized by initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Excellence

High-quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards, demonstrating global competence.

Unity

The necessary linkage, support, involvement, and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general.

RA 5527

Republic Act 5527, also known as The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969.

RA No. 6138

Amended Sections 16, 21, and 22 of RA 5527 on August 31, 1970.

PD No. 498

Amended Sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 21, and 29 of RA 5527 on June 28, 1974.

PD No. 1534

Amended Sections 3, 8, and 13 of RA 5527 on June 11, 1978.

Functions of the Council of MT Education

Recommends minimum required curriculum, determines the number of students allowed to take MT, approves MT schools, requires annual reports, inspects MT schools, certifies undergraduate internship, formulates refresher courses, and promulgates rules.

Medical Technology Board Composition

Consists of a Chairman (a Pathologist) and members (Registered Medical Technologists) appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the PRC, with a tenure of 3 years.

Qualification of Examiners

Shall have the qualifications of being a Filipino Citizen, Of good moral character, Qualified Pathologist/duly RMT, Has been in practice of laboratory medicine or medical technology for at least ten years prior to his appointment, Not a member of the faculty of any medical technology school for at least two (2) years prior to appointment or having any pecuniary interest direct or indirect in such institution.

Requirements to Pass the MT Examination

Requires a GWA of at least 75%, no rating below 50% in any major subject, and not failing at least 60% of the subjects; failing three times requires a refresher course.

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

RA 7722, created in May 18, 1994. Governs both public and private institutions of higher education.

Objectives of Republic Act 4688

Prescribes a revised minimum standard for clinical laboratories to ensure accuracy and precision of laboratory examinations.

National Reference Laboratories (NRL)

RITM, SACCL, East Avenue Medical Center, NKTI, and Lung Center of the Philippines.

Donor Selection Criteria

The donor shall appear in good health and shall be free of visible lesions of the skin, mouth and conjunctivae, Age: 18-60 years old, Blood pressure: 100/180 maximum, Weight: 50kg, Temperature: not >37.5 °C or 99.5°F

Compatibility Testing

Crossmatching; no agglutination means compatibility.

Blood used on emergency cases when blood type is unknown

Group O, Rh negative, Uncrossmatched

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) present in our body

Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils

Whole Blood Indication

Replace loss of both RBC mass and plasma volume; 1 unit increases HCT by 3% and HGB by 1g/dL.

Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) Indication

Patients requiring increased RBC mass and improved oxygen-carrying capacity; 1 unit increases HCT by 3% and HGB by 1g/dL.

Irradiated WBCs / RBCs Indication

Immunocompromised individuals; inhibits T cell proliferation to prevent TA-GVHD.

Washed RBCs Indication

Prevent anaphylactic reactions (allergy and Ig E).

Frozen RBCs Indications

Rare blood types and autologous blood for postponed operations; shelf life of 10 years with glycerol as a cryopreservative.

Platelet Concentrate Indication

Actively bleeding patients and cancer patients with thrombocytopenia. Needs agitation to prevent clumping.

Granulocyte Concentrate Indication

Neutrophil count <500/uL and septicemia unresponsive to antibiotics.

Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) Use

Patients with multiple coagulation factor deficiencies like liver disease and DIC; not used if non-bleeding or for volume replacement.