Transcript Blood Transfusion

Blood Transfusion
Risks
Benefits
Risks & Benefits
There is no doubt that Blood Transfusion is an integral part of everyday hospital life and
like most hospital treatments it has its risks. Though what is most important to
remember about Blood Transfusion is that it is a finite resource and we rely on voluntary
blood donors for our supplies. www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
Blood is therefore a precious commodity, finite and expensive, which must be used
appropriately.
The Health Service Circulars ‘Better Blood Transfusion’ www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk
and Blood Safety and Quality Regulations- 2005 have been instrumental in making
transfusion practice safer in hospitals while the collection and processing of blood
components are in the capable hands of the National Blood and Transplant Service.
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‘Trusts involved in blood transfusion
should implement arrangements for
promoting good transfusion practice
through the development of an effective
clinical infrastructure.’ (Next slide)
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www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk
Trust Management Team
Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC)
(Medical representatives from the major user care groups)
Hospital Transfusion Team(HTT)
(Haematology Consultant, Head of Section-Blood Transfusion and Specialist Practitioner of
Transfusion)
Role of HTT:
•Training and Education of all staff involved in the Transfusion Process
•Writing and implementing Blood Transfusion Policy and guidelines approved by HTC
•Carrying out audits approved by HTC
•Investigation of adverse incidents related to the blood transfusion process and reporting these to
the HTC , local Risk Management team and the national haemovigilance schemes SHOT (Serious
Hazards of Transfusion) and SABRE (Serious Adverse Blood Reactions and Events)
For more information
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Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion, Ext 8910 Bleep 2463
Blood Transfusion Dept. Ext 5145
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www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk
www.nhsbt.org.uk
www.shot.org.uk
www.learnbloodtransfusion.org.uk
www.mhra.gov.uk