Title:

Essential Transfusion Practice

Description:

This module has been written for healthcare staff directly involved in the transfusion process (in adults, neonates, infants and children), but is relevant to all staff working with patients who may require a blood transfusion. ​This module outlines the key steps involved, through the journey from the shared decision to transfuse, sampling, collection, administration, and identifying reactions and post transfusion requirements. ​Basic compatibility rules and the crucial differences across components that you need to know are included.

Hierarchy:

Blood Transfusion (Blood) > Essential Transfusion Practice

Keywords:

Transfusion process, shared decision/consent, sampling, collection, administration, compatibility and transfusion reactions

Created:

29 Sep 2022

Updated:

25 Feb 2025