Blood Transfusion

Length of course: Full Day

Aim:

To have an understanding of why the patient needs a blood transfusion.

To provide staff with the skills to perform Blood Transfusion in a safe and competent manner.

To understand what course of action needs to be undertaken if the patient has a minor or adverse reaction to the blood.

Some of the course content:

	What is a blood transfusion?
	Why do patients need a blood transfusion?
	Understand the documentation
	Understand the use of pumps within blood administration
	Know how blood is obtained for transfusion
	Have an understanding of the blood groups
	Legislation
	Infection Control
	Anaphylaxis
	Quiz