Blood Transfusion Policy for Adults

Introduction

This policy fully supports the recommendations for clinical practice & training in transfusion medicine published by the National Institute of Health & Care Excellence (NICE), British Society for Haematology (BSH), the National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC), the Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) scheme & other national / local guidelines as referenced. This policy encompasses all blood components / products & has appendices covering guidance on specific issues as listed in the contents page

Ashford & St Peters NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the provision of a service that is fair, accessible and meets the needs of all individuals.

Scope of the Policy

All staff involved in sampling, prescribing, ordering, collecting, administration of blood components / products & care/monitoring of a patient receiving a transfusion must read the sections relevant to their place of work & role.

This policy applies to adult patients at Ashford & St Peters NHS Foundation Trust and the satellite hospitals that use blood components/products supplied by the Transfusion Laboratories.

Appendices

• Appendix A: Indication for Blood Components
• Appendix B: Specific Requirements
• Appendix C: Blood Collection procedures
• Appendix D: Acute Transfusion Reaction Management
• Appendix E: Anti-D prophylaxis, Fetal RhD testing, & management of maternal antibodies
• Appendix F: Massive Haemorrhage Management
• Appendix G: Surgical Transfusion
• Appendix H: Tranexamic acid
• Appendix I: Safe Transfusion in haemopoietic stem cell transplant patients
• Appendix J: Abbreviations

Policy Details