Blood Transfusions

Blood Transfusions

The main points covered are:

Understand the importance of maintaining quality and safety of blood products

Understand the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration

Be familiar with Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005

Know the safe transfusion practice in line with current legislation.

Understand the anatomy and physiology of blood products

Understand the full cycle from blood donation to transfusion.

Know the standard safety checks when handling blood products

Be able to identify and manage adverse clinical incidents that relate to blood transfusions.

Be familiar with the equipment required to administer blood transfusions