Title:

[Retired] Blood 02 - Blood Components and Indications for Use

Description:

Blood Components and Indications for Use helps you to practice evidence-based transfusion. It includes the constituents of blood components, summarises the indications for use, the therapeutic benefits and risks, and the management of adverse events. On completion of the course you will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of the ABO blood group system • Summarise the pre-transfusion testing process and selection of compatible blood components • Describe the different blood components/derivatives that are available and the indications for their use • Describe the common signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction and outline how to take appropriate action • Illustrate how you are professionally accountable in relation to the transfusion process Academic Accreditation: 4 CAT credits at Level 6 awarded by Napier University, Edinburgh (CAT credits are transferable – contact your academic institution for advice on how you obtain your credits upon successful completion of these courses). Learnbloodtransfusion is recommended by: • UK Blood Services • The Serious Hazards of Transfusion Scheme (SHOT) • The National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC), England and the respective committees in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Republic of Ireland

Hierarchy:

Blood Transfusion (Blood) > [Retired] Blood 02 - Blood Components and Indications for Use

Keywords:

blood, blood transfusion, transfusion, prescribing, authorising, requesting, ordering, sampling, pre-transfusion sample, blood sample, collection, administration, monitoring, red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, FFP, cryoprecipitate, blood products, albumin, immunoglobulins, HAS, IVIg, safe, appropriate, practice, effective, transfusion reaction, reaction, risk, benefit, massive haemorrhage, massive transfusion, haemovigilance, SHOT, BSQR, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations, Serious Hazards of Transfusion, patient identification, blood group, blood components, plasma derivatives

Created:

6 Oct 2009

Updated:

1 Jan 2021