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Better Blood Transfusion Programme – Continuing
Education Programme
Module 1 - Safe Transfusion Practice
Administration of Blood & Blood Components and Management of the Transfused Patient
Better Blood Transfusion
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Ellen’s Glen Road
Edinburgh
EH17 7QT
0131 536 5962
Version 2009
Introduction
This handout has been designed to help you understand the issues surrounding:
1. The hazards of transfusion
2. The legal requirements that relate to transfusion of blood components
3. Basic ABO serology
4. The decision to transfuse
5. Taking of a blood sample for pre- transfusion testing
6. Identification of the correct storage conditions for blood components
7. Correct procedures for collecting blood components
8. Correct procedures for administration of blood components
9. Correct procedures for monitoring the transfused patient
10. Equipment required when setting up a transfusion
The handout consists of a short introductory paper and a recommended reading section, you should refer to your hospital Blood Transfusion Policy as you work through this handout. Should you require assistance you should approach your local co-ordinator.
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Glossary of Terms
Blood Administration Set Infusion set incorporating a mesh filter 170-200
micron pore size), for infusion of blood component
Compatible Not possessing an antigen or antibody which may
induce a haemolytic reaction in the recipient (may not
be blood group identical)
Traceability label Tie on label bearing patient's details and unique
number of component which is applied to the
component by the hospital transfusion laboratory
prior to issue
Cryoprecipitate Fibrinogen-rich component formed by collecting the
precipitate which forms in FFP on thawing at 4oC
Fresh Frozen Plasma Plasma removed from whole blood donation and
(FFP) frozen within 8 hours of donation
Leucodepletion Removal of white cells by filtration to achieve ................
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