Key points
End of transfusion
• Final set of observations recorded
• Transfusion removed & disposed as per local guidelines
Rationale
Maintain patient observations including monitoring for transfusion reactions
Key points
Documentation
• Donation number documentation
• Date and time of transfusion documented
• Names of nurses checking transfusion documented (signature)
• Time transfusion finished documented
Rationale
Documentation of transfusion essential for accurate patient record
Links to resources (where available)
Guidelines for the administration of blood products 2nd Edition (anzsbt.org.au)
Chapters
3. Blood administration
5. Managing transfusion locally
Essentials of blood transfusion teaching feedback questionnaire
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