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 & 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 and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & the satellite hospitals that use blood components/products supplied by the Transfusion Laboratories.

Appendices

• Appendix 3: Indication for RBC, PLT, FFP and CRYO
• Appendix 4: Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload
• Appendix 5: Specific requirements for blood components
• Appendix 6: Storage of blood and blood components
• Appendix 7: Blood collection process
• Appendix 8: Acute transfusion reaction management
• Appendix 9: Transferring a patient having transfusion or who may need blood in transit form (external transfer)
• Appendix 10: Tranexamic Acid
• Appendix 11: Abbreviations

Policy Details