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Please note that the clinical key documents are not designed to be printed, but to be viewed on-line. This is to ensure that the correct and most up to date version is being used. If, in exceptional circumstances, you need to print a copy, please note that the information will only be valid for 24 hours and should be read in conjunction with the Key Document Supporting Information and/or Key Document intranet page, which will provide approval and review information.

Contact Details: Lead Transfusion Practitioner: Laura Walters ext. 30633
Assistant Transfusion Practitioner: Morissa Bradnick ext. 30633
Email: wah-tr.transfusionpractitioners@nhs.net

Sub Specialty

Documents

Blood Transfusion Policy

Obtaining a pre-transfusion sample using BloodTrack and requesting of blood components

Collection of Blood Components/Products from Blood Storage Devices Using BloodTrack

Organising, Receipt and Administration of Blood Components Including Management of Transfusion Reactions

Major Haemorrhage Protocol

Management of Patients who Refuse Blood Transfusion

Emergency Management of Red Cell and Platelet Shortages

Clinical guideline for the use of intravenous iron (Ferric Carboxymaltose, Ferinject)

Non- medical Authorisation of Blood Components - Procedure

External Links

Advice for Patients following Blood Transfusion - WAHT-PI-0004